Frozen Concord Grape Juice Concentrate from Japan
Frozen concentrate from Concord grapes, Brix value under 30, used primarily for winemaking and beverage reconstitution. Classified in 2009.61.0040 due to being concentrated frozen grape juice, unfermented, meeting Brix and no-added-spirit requirements. The freezing preserves high natural sugars without fermentation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document concentration ratio and Brix certification to prove compliance with subheading 2009.61
• Ensure cold chain integrity during shipping to maintain frozen state
• Label clearly as 'concentrated frozen juice' to avoid retail prep misclassification