Tomato Juice Cocktail Base in Aluminum Can from Germany
Concentrated tomato juice base for cocktails, packed in airtight aluminum cans, unfermented. Falls under HTS 2009.50.00.10 for its tomato juice nature in airtight containers. No added spirit ensures compliance with heading 2009 definition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Clearly label as juice base, not mixed beverage, to prevent shift to Chapter 22 or 21
• Test for airtight seal post-production; customs rejects compromised containers
• Document Brix/refractive index at 20°C as per subheading notes for sweetened variants