Sweetened Pineapple Nectar Brix 12 from China
Pineapple nectar with added sugar achieving Brix 12, unfermented juice product for retail. Fits 2009.41.40 as 'other' pineapple juice ≤20 Brix, including sweetened varieties. Distinct from higher concentration nectars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Declare added sugar content accurately on commercial invoice for CBP valuation
• Ensure pH testing confirms unfermented status (<0.5% alcohol)
• Pitfall: mislabeling as 'juice' vs 'nectar' can trigger FDA review