Frozen Clarified Apple Juice Concentrate from Japan
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.
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
• 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