Pineapple Juice Blend Brix 18 from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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