Mandarin Orange Juice from Mexico
Single-fruit mandarin orange juice, not concentrated, Brix not exceeding 20, unfermented and spirit-free. Meets HTS 2009.31.40.00 for other citrus juices per precise Brix measurement at 20°C.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Use calibrated refractometers for Brix certification; discrepancies lead to audits
• Declare exact citrus variety to avoid blending assumptions shifting to 2009.99
• Comply with pasteurization records for FDA; unpasteurized risks detention