Frozen Depectinized Apple Juice Concentrate from Japan
Frozen concentrate processed to remove pectin for better clarity and flow, from apples, unfermented, classified under HTS 2009.79.00.17 as other frozen apple juice. Processing enhances usability in beverages.
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
• Provide processing details showing enzymatic treatment doesn't add foreign substances
• Brix and pectin content tests ensure proper juice classification
• Label as 'processed juice' to avoid misclassification as flavored product