Frozen Thompson Seedless Grape Juice Concentrate from China
Concentrate from Thompson Seedless grapes, frozen with Brix 27, popular in soft drinks. Classified in HTS 2009.61.0040 for its frozen concentrated form, grape origin, and Brix compliance per subheading note. No fermentation or added alcohol.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain <0°C throughout voyage
• Declare exact Brix and reconstitution instructions
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as non-concentrate