White Grape Juice from Thompson Seedless from Japan
Clear white grape juice made from Thompson Seedless grapes, unfermented, with added sugar but no spirits, packaged for retail. Falls under HTS 2009.69.00 as other grape juice distinct from Brix-specified or must categories. Adheres to unfermented juice definition without added spirit.
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
• Ensure origin certificates for grapes to claim preferential tariff treatments under trade agreements like USMCA
• Test for microbial stability to prevent spoilage claims at entry; pasteurization records help
• Avoid bulk packaging over 18L if claiming retail status, as it may trigger reclassification to industrial use