Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice from China
Varietal ruby red grapefruit juice, not concentrated, Brix ≤20, unfermented without spirit addition. Classified under HTS 2009.21.20.00 for low-Brix, non-concentrate grapefruit juice.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify varietal on invoices (e.g
• 'Ruby Red') but note it doesn't affect HTS; focus on Brix/concentration proof
• Test for pesticide residues common in citrus to preempt FDA import refusals