Fresh Grapefruit Juice from Canada
Pure, unfermented grapefruit juice extracted directly from fresh grapefruits, with a Brix value not exceeding 20 and not concentrated or derived from juice concentrated to 1.5 degrees or more. It falls under HTS 2009.21.20.00 as single-strength grapefruit juice meeting the precise concentration criteria outlined in subheading notes for heading 2009.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify Brix value with certified refractometer readings at 20°C and include lab certificates in documentation to confirm compliance with non-concentration rules
• Label containers clearly with product name, Brix value, and 'not from concentrate' to meet FDA food labeling standards and prevent CBP reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete concentration history documentation, which can lead to duties under higher concentrated subheadings