Frozen Clarified Apple Juice Concentrate

Frozen concentrate with solids removed for clarity, from apples, unfermented, no added sugar, classified in HTS 2009.79.00.17 for other frozen apple juice. Clarification process doesn't alter juice heading classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.61.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If not frozen, as single strength grape juice—no, for apple if unfrozen concentrated

Unfrozen apple concentrate would be 2009.79.40 or similar; frozen specificity keeps it here.

2202.99.10Lower: 34.5% vs 35%

If carbonated or with added water to make non-concentrate

Carbonated fruit drinks or diluted juices fall under non-alcoholic beverages in 2202.

0713.33Lower: 10% vs 35%

If in dried powder form

Freeze-dried apple juice powder classifies as dried apples under 0713.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document filtration/clarification process to distinguish from cloudy varieties if questioned

Refractometer readings must confirm concentration level for frozen 'other' status

Avoid thawing during transit to prevent downgrade to unfrozen classification

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