Pineapple Juice Blend Brix 18 from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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