Frozen Single-Strength Grapefruit Juice from Japan
Frozen grapefruit juice at single-strength dilution (Brix ~10-12 ≤20), intended for direct thawing and consumption. Classified in HTS 2009.21.40.20 as frozen 'Other' grapefruit juice meeting unfermented, low Brix criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide Brix hydrometer readings corrected to 20°C; single-strength typically qualifies under ≤20
• Avoid sugar addition exceeding 'other sweetening matter' to prevent shift to flavored categories