Concentrated Tomato Juice in Steel Drum-Like Can from Japan
Lightly concentrated tomato juice (Brix ~10-12) in large airtight steel cans. Qualifies for HTS 2009.50.00.10 if dry weight <7%, unfermented. Airtight packaging defines subheading.
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
• Measure dry weight precisely; >=7% moves to 2002 per chapter note
• Large cans still need airtight lining; inspect for rust
• Brix declaration mandatory for concentration claims