Welch's Frozen Grape Juice Concentrate from Japan
Frozen concentrated grape juice made from Concord grapes, preserved by freezing to maintain flavor and nutrients. It falls under HTS 2009.69.0040 as frozen grape juice, unfermented, not containing added spirit, and intended for reconstitution into beverage. This subheading covers frozen forms of other grape juices beyond specific Brix exclusions.
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 using refractometer at 20°C to confirm it doesn't qualify for higher Brix subheadings like 2009.61 or 2009.62
• Provide lab analysis proving no fermentation or added spirit (alcohol <0.5% vol) to avoid reclassification to Chapter 22
• Ensure packaging labels specify 'frozen concentrate' and net weight for retail reconstitution to meet heading 2009 criteria