Pineapple Juice Blend Brix 18 from China
A blended pineapple juice with a Brix value of 18, unfermented and not containing added spirit, suitable for retail consumption. It falls under HTS 2009.41.40.40 as pineapple juice of a Brix value not exceeding 20, classified as 'other' non-homogenized preparations. The low Brix indicates minimal concentration without exceeding the 20 threshold.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify Brix value with refractometer readings at 20°C and include lab certification in documentation to confirm ≤20 threshold
• Label as 'pineapple juice' with accurate Brix and ensure no added alcohol exceeding 0.5% vol per Chapter 22 note
• Avoid misclassification by distinguishing from homogenized infant food; provide compositional analysis if blended