Pasteurized Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice from Mexico
Pasteurized ruby red grapefruit juice at Brix ≤20, unfermented, shelf-stable for retail. HTS 2009.21.4040 covers this as 'other' low-Brix grapefruit juice. Pasteurization increases viscosity but fits 'obtained by cooking' note indirectly.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include pasteurization logs in FDA filing to demonstrate safety process
• Monitor for varietal purity; ruby red must match grapefruit specs
• Avoid over-declaring sugar to prevent audit shifts