Dole Pineapple Juice 100% Juice from Germany
Pure pineapple juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20 and concentration of 3.5 or less, unfermented and without added spirits, packaged for retail. It falls under HTS 2009.41.20.00 due to its low concentration pineapple juice profile as defined by Brix and concentration standards in heading 2009.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify Brix value with lab testing using a refractometer at 20°C to confirm ≤20 and concentration ≤3.5 as per subheading notes
• Include Certificate of Analysis showing no fermentation or added spirits; label net weight and ingredients accurately
• Avoid misclassification as concentrated juice (2009.41.40); common pitfall is improper concentration measurement