Fresh Orange Juice

Pure, unfermented orange juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20, not concentrated, and not containing added spirit. It falls under HTS 2009.31.40.00 as juice of a single citrus fruit (orange) meeting the criteria for low Brix and non-concentrated form per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.31.60Lower: 25% vs 35%

If Brix value exceeds 20

Higher Brix juices of citrus fruits shift to 2009.31.60 as per subheading note on Brix measurement.

2009.39Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made from concentrated juice and then reconstituted

Reconstituted juices, even if final Brix ≤20, are classified separately from not-from-concentrate under 2009.39.

2008.11Higher: 141.8% vs 35%

If containing added spirit exceeding 0.5% vol

Chapter note for heading 2009 excludes juices with added spirit; moves to Chapter 22 preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify Brix value with refractometer readings at 20°C to confirm ≤20 and ensure documentation matches HTS criteria

Provide lab analysis certificates proving no added spirit and unfermented status to avoid reclassification

Label containers clearly with juice content and Brix for FDA compliance; watch for concentration misrepresentation