Sweetened Pineapple Nectar Brix 12 from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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