Low-Sodium Tomato Juice in Steel Can from Japan
Tomato juice with reduced sodium content, sealed in airtight steel cans for long shelf life. It qualifies for HTS 2009.50.00.10 as unfermented tomato juice in airtight containers without added spirit. Meets Brix value considerations if sweetened.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide sodium content lab reports to support health claims and avoid misclassification as a different preparation
• Use tamper-evident seals on cans to demonstrate airtight integrity at customs
• Avoid common pitfall of under-declaring sugar content, which requires precise Brix measurement per notes