Clear Filtered Apple Juice from Japan
Premium clear apple juice obtained by filtration, with added sugar, unfermented and not containing spirit. It is classified in 2009.79.00 as 'other' apple juice, distinct from cloudy, concentrated, or low-Brix variants. This ensures proper tariff for processed but pure apple juice.
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 filtration process details and Brix readings in entry docs to differentiate from concentrates
• Comply with FDA juice HACCP regulations for microbial safety during import
• Watch for seasonal duty variations and quota applicability for apple juice products