Guava Juice Unsweetened from Japan
Unsweetened guava juice, unfermented, from a single fruit source, fitting HTS 2009.39.60.60 as 'other' single citrus fruit juice (guava non-citrus). Complies with heading 2009 notes for no added spirit and unfermented nature.
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
• Ensure lab testing confirms single fruit origin and no fermentation to prevent shifts to other headings
• Use proper FDA prior notice for juice imports; pitfall is inadequate pasteurization proof
• Declare exact Brix if measured, as it affects quality perception though not classification here