Fresh Orange Juice from Japan
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 — 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
• 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