Low-Brix Pasteurized Orange Juice Carton from Japan
Pasteurized orange juice adjusted to low Brix (under 20) for lighter taste, not frozen, in multi-serve cartons. HTS 2009.12.45.00 covers this as other orange juice not frozen with Brix not exceeding 20. Meets chapter notes for unfermented juices.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Refractometer certification at 20°C mandatory; declare exact Brix on entry
• Pitfall: failing to account for seasonal Brix variations in sourcing