Grape Juice with Vitamin C from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare Vitamin C as preservative, not fortificant to stay in 2009
• FDA nutrition facts validation required
• Monitor additive impact on Brix readings