Grape Juice with Vitamin C from China
Grape juice fortified with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Brix ≤30 maintained. Still classifies under 2009.61.00 as small preservative quantities ignored per similar notes, unfermented juice base. Enhances shelf life.
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
• Declare Vitamin C as preservative, not fortificant to stay in 2009
• FDA nutrition facts validation required
• Monitor additive impact on Brix readings