Lightly Sweetened Pomelo Juice from Japan
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 — 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
• 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