Low Sodium Tomato Juice from Japan
Reduced-sodium tomato juice made from sun-ripened tomatoes, ideal for dietary needs. Falls under HTS 2009.50.00 as unfermented tomato juice without added spirit, even with adjusted salt for health labeling. Pasteurized for shelf stability.
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
• Comply with FDA sodium claims; provide nutritional panel to customs for verification
• Test for dry weight <7% to stay out of 2002; retain processing records
• Package in glass or aseptic cartons labeled clearly to prevent bulk cargo misclassification