2009.41.40/Sweetened Pineapple Nectar Brix 12/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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