Dietetic Apple Juice (16° Brix, Low Sugar) from Japan
Apple juice formulated for dietetic purposes with reduced sugar and 16° Brix, unfermented and suitable for special diets. Classified in 2009.71.00.00 for Brix ≤20 apple juice, provided not homogenized for infants.
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
• Substantiate dietetic claims with clinical data for FDA pre-approval if making health statements
• Label as 'dietetic' only if meets specific nutritional criteria to avoid misbranding