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
10%
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
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