Certified Organic Flash-Pasteurized Apple Juice from Japan
Apple juice from certified organic sources, gently flash-pasteurized to preserve freshness while remaining unfermented and spirit-free. Falls under HTS 2009.79.00.40 for organic 'other' apple juices outside specific Brix subheadings. Popular in natural food markets.
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 pasteurization logs confirming no fermentation per heading 2009 definition
• Ensure organic chain-of-custody documentation from orchard to packing
• Avoid glass breakage in shipping; use PET bottles for bulk organic juice imports