Apple Cider Juice Blend (13° Brix) from China

Filtered apple cider-style juice at 13° Brix, sweetened slightly, unfermented for year-round sale. Classified 2009.71.00.00 as apple juice ≤20° Brix; 'cider' here denotes style, not alcoholic fermentation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Test alcohol content to <0.5% vol per Chapter 20 note to avoid Chapter 22 shift

Use 'juice' not 'cider' if fermented risk; clarify non-alcoholic on labels