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%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
• 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