Lightly Sweetened Pomelo Juice from China
Pomelo juice with minimal added sugar, unfermented and suitable for direct consumption. Falls under 2009.29.00 as 'other' for pomelo (citrus maxima) juices not specified elsewhere. Distinct from grapefruit due to botanical variety.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare exact sugar content on invoice to justify 'other' vs sweetened subheadings
• Ensure pomelo origin labeling; botanical verification prevents grapefruit misclassification
• Watch for fermentation indicators like yeast; test alcohol content