Fresh Orange Juice from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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