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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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