Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate for Cider Base from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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