NFC Tangerine Juice from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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