Dietetic Low-Brix Grapefruit Juice from Germany
Grapefruit juice formulated for dietetic purposes with Brix not exceeding 20, unfermented, no added spirit. Classifies in 2009.21.4040 as 'other' due to not meeting homogenized infant food criteria in notes. Packaged for retail under 250g would still prioritize this over 2007.10.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label as 'dietetic' only if qualified, with clinical data if claiming health benefits to avoid FDA violations
• Ensure no infant-specific claims, as homogenized versions ≤250g would shift per subheading notes
• Batch test for microbial safety under FDA juice HACCP to prevent recalls