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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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