Organic Pasteurized Orange Juice from China
Organic pasteurized orange juice is 100% orange juice heated to kill bacteria, packaged for retail without concentration or reconstitution. Classified under HTS 2009.19.00.00 as 'other' orange juice since it doesn't meet criteria for frozen concentrate, single-strength NFC, or specific Brix-defined subheadings. It remains unfermented with no added spirit.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA organic certification and provide lab tests for Brix and alcohol content to confirm 2009.19 classification
• Declare pasteurization method and ensure containers meet food-grade standards to prevent FDA holds
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'fresh' which could trigger scrutiny under NFC subheadings