Welch's Concord Grape Juice from Japan
Pure Concord grape juice with a Brix value not exceeding 30, unfermented and without added spirits, commonly used for drinking or culinary purposes. It falls under HTS 2009.61.00 due to its grape juice composition and specified Brix level as per subheading notes. This classification applies to retail-packed single-strength juice.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify Brix value with refractometer readings at 20°C as defined in subheading notes to confirm classification
• Ensure lab analysis certificates for Brix and no fermentation
• Avoid misdeclaration as concentrated juice which shifts to higher Brix subheadings