Frozen Low-Acid Apple Juice Concentrate from Japan
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.
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
• 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