Retail Pomelo Citrus Juice from Japan
Bottled pomelo juice with natural Brix ≤20, unfermented, for supermarket retail sale. Falls under HTS 2009.21.4040 as 'other' pomelo juice not exceeding 20 Brix. Distinguished from industrial bulk by retail packaging.
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
• Specify retail net weight on invoices to differentiate from bulk shipments potentially reclassed
• Obtain organic certification if claimed, as grapefruit/pomelo residues are heavily tested
• Declare exact Brix on entry to CBP for accurate duty assessment