High-Brix Apple Juice Concentrate from Japan
Apple juice concentrate with Brix value exceeding 20° but not single-strength, including added sweetening matter, unfermented. Falls under HTS 2009.79.00 as 'other' apple juice since it doesn't meet low-Brix or frozen criteria. Common for beverage reconstitution.
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
• Submit refractometer certificates corrected to 20°C for accurate Brix classification
• Use proper NAICS codes for juice importers to facilitate customs processing