Welch's Concord Grape Juice from China
A non-concentrated grape juice made from Concord grapes with a Brix value not exceeding 30, typically around 15-20 degrees, suitable for direct consumption. It falls under HTS 2009.61.00.20 as unfermented grape juice, not concentrated, meeting the Brix criteria per subheading notes. Packaged in retail bottles for everyday use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify Brix value using a certified refractometer at 20°C to confirm ≤30, as per subheading notes; provide lab certificates
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA juice HACCP and nutritional facts; avoid misclassification as concentrated (2009.62)