NFC Tangerine Juice

Not-from-concentrate tangerine juice, unfermented, Brix ≤20, without added sugar or spirit. Classified under 2009.31.40.00 for single citrus fruit juices that are not concentrated, aligning with legal Brix definitions.

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 over 20

Subheading splits by Brix threshold; exceeds 20 moves to higher duty subheading.

2009.39.60Same rate: 35%

If Brix exceeds 20 and from concentrate

Combination of concentration source and higher Brix changes to 2009.39.60.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If imported as frozen juice for reconstitution

Frozen vegetable/fruit provisions in Chapter 7 apply before processing into juice.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include production process affidavits confirming 'not from concentrate' to prevent disputes with customs

Test for microbial activity to prove unfermented; common pitfall is reclassification to mixtures if blending detected

Ensure net weight declarations and child-safety packaging if marketed for infants to meet import standards