Dietetic Low-Brix Grapefruit Juice from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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