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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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