Red Grape Juice Blend from Japan
Blend of red grape varieties like Merlot and Cabernet, unfermented juice with natural sugars, no added alcohol, for direct consumption. HTS 2009.69.00 covers this as other grape juice not fitting Brix or must subheadings. Complies with heading 2009 unfermented criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit lab reports confirming no fermentation byproducts to CBP for smooth entry
• Use tamper-evident packaging to meet FDA safety standards; inspect for residue contamination
• Declare exact varietal composition if over 50% single type to avoid disputes on 'other' status