Spicy Tomato Juice Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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