Frozen Low-Acid Apple Juice Concentrate

Frozen concentrate from low-acid apple varieties, unfermented, no additives, under HTS 2009.79.00.17 for other frozen apple juice. Low acidity affects processing but not 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.

2009.89Lower: 10% vs 35%

If low-acid other fruit juice

If blended, acidity doesn't override fruit type.

2106.90.34Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If acidified for preservation

Acid addition changes it to flavored mixture.

2202.99Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If diluted as low-acid beverage

Ready-to-drink low-acid in beverages chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include pH analysis as low-acid juices have stricter microbial controls

• Processing validation for low-acid canning if reconstituted

• Label pH range for FDA low-acid canned food rules

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