Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate for Cider Base from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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