Fresh Grapefruit Juice from China

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 — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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