No Salt Added Tomato Juice from Japan
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 — 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
• 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