Frozen Concord Grape Juice Concentrate for Winemaking from Japan
Frozen concentrate from Concord grapes designed for home winemaking, unfermented with no added alcohol. HTS 2009.69.0040 applies to frozen grape juices regardless of end use, as long as unfermented and spirit-free. It excludes only specific Brix levels.
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
• Include end-use statement if for winemaking to preempt questions, but note classification is based on product state, not intent
• Monitor for natural fermentation during thaw; provide stability tests showing alcohol remains under 0.5% vol
• Use insulated shipping to maintain frozen state through customs, as partial thawing could trigger reclassification