No Salt Added Tomato Juice from Germany
Tomato juice processed without added salt, preserving natural low-sodium profile for health-conscious consumers. Classified under HTS 2009.50.00 as unfermented tomato juice, regardless of minor processing like straining. It meets the definition of vegetable juice without added spirit.
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
• Include lab tests showing sodium levels and no fermentation; inspectors check for compliance with juice purity
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports; declare as single-strength to avoid confusion with concentrates
• Avoid packaging over 1 gallon for retail to prevent bulk classification issues