Lightly Sweetened Pineapple Nectar from China
Pineapple nectar with added sugar but Brix <20, unfermented juice-based drink. Classified as 'other' under 2009.49.4040 for pineapple juices not meeting specific Brix or strength criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate nectar from juice in docs; nectars often have pulp, but remain juice if unfermented
• Check for spirit content; even trace fermentation disqualifies from heading 2009