Spicy Tomato Juice Blend from Japan
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.
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
• Document spice levels to prove they are 'small quantities' not altering to a prepared food
• Obtain prior FDA approval if positioning as a novel food additive blend
• Check Brix value declaration for any added sweetening matter