Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate for Cider Base from Germany
Frozen high-tannin apple juice concentrate used as base for non-alcoholic cider production, unfermented (<0.5% vol), no added sugar, under HTS 2009.79.00.17. End use doesn't affect classification per notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Declare intended use but note end-use doesn't change HTS; focus on composition
• Test alcohol content rigorously as cider association raises flags
• Industrial vs retail packaging may affect valuation but not code