Grape Juice with Vitamin C from Japan
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 — 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
• Declare Vitamin C as preservative, not fortificant to stay in 2009
• FDA nutrition facts validation required
• Monitor additive impact on Brix readings