No Added Sugar Grapefruit Juice from China
Unsweetened grapefruit juice with Brix ≤20, derived from fresh fruit, unfermented, and suitable for retail sale. Classified in 2009.21.4040 as 'other' grapefruit juice not single-strength and Brix not exceeding 20. Excludes any added sweetening matter beyond natural content.
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
• Document natural Brix levels with supplier specs to prove no added sugar, preventing shifts to sweetened subheadings
• Ensure containers are food-grade and comply with FDA juice safety standards, including pasteurization records
• Avoid bulk packaging over retail sizes to prevent potential reclassification as industrial product