Frozen Low-Acid Apple Juice Concentrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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