Chilled Tomato Juice
Refrigerated tomato juice, unfermented, packaged in aseptic cartons, dry weight <7%. Classified under 2009.50.00.90 for other retail tomato juices.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If heat-treated to increase viscosity
Chapter note for heading 2007 similar; cooked preps in 2002.
If fermented or >0.5% alcohol
Note to 2009 excludes; moves to Chapter 22 beverages.
If mixtures of juices not tomato-based
Other fruit/veg juice mixtures have separate provisions.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain documentation for FDA import alert avoidance
• Declare Brix and pH to confirm unfermented status
Related Products under HTS 2009.50.00.90
Organic Tomato Juice
Pure organic tomato juice extracted from ripe tomatoes, unfermented, with no added spirit, and less than 7% dry weight content, packaged for retail. It falls under HTS 2009.50.00.90 as 'other' tomato juice not meeting the concentrated criteria of heading 2002. Ideal for beverages or cooking bases.
No Salt Added Tomato Juice
Tomato juice processed without added salt, unfermented, suitable for low-sodium diets, with dry matter below 7%. Classified in 2009.50.00.90 as other tomato juice not concentrated. Commonly used in Bloody Mary mixes or as a healthy drink.
Spicy Tomato Juice Blend
Tomato juice with minor spices like pepper for flavor, still primarily juice with <7% dry weight, unfermented. Fits 2009.50.00.90 as other tomato juice; small seasoning quantities don't change classification per notes.
Low-Sodium Canned Tomato Juice
Canned tomato juice formulated for reduced sodium, unfermented with no added spirit, dry weight under 7%, for retail sale. Under 2009.50.00.90 as other non-concentrated tomato juice per hierarchy.
Tomato Vegetable Juice Mix
Blend of tomato and other vegetable juices like celery, primarily tomato-based, unfermented, <7% dry weight. Classified as other tomato juice in 2009.50.00.90 when tomato predominates.
Pure Tomato Juice from Paste Tomatoes
Juice from Roma paste tomatoes, thick consistency but <7% dry weight, unfermented for cooking or drinking. Falls in 2009.50.00.90 as other tomato juice.