Pineapple Juice Blend Brix 15 from Mexico
A sweetened pineapple juice blend with Brix value of 15, unfermented and without added spirit, packaged for retail. It falls under HTS 2009.41.40 as pineapple juice of Brix not exceeding 20, other category. The low Brix ensures classification here rather than higher Brix subheadings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify Brix value with refractometer at 20°C for accurate classification; provide lab test certificates
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA juice HACCP and nutritional facts
• Watch for mixtures exceeding pineapple dominance to avoid reclassification