Sweetened Pineapple Nectar Brix 12 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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