Dietetic Tomato Juice in Airtight Tin from Japan
Specially formulated tomato juice for dietetic purposes, in airtight tins under 250g. Could reference homogenized notes but classifies as standard tomato juice in HTS 2009.50.00.10. Unfermented, no spirit.
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
• If <250g and homogenized, check 2005.10 precedence, but pure tomato stays 2009
• Dietetic claims need clinical backing for FDA import clearance
• Small container sizes ease retail compliance but require net weight declaration