No-Sugar-Added Apple Juice from Japan
Pure apple juice with no added sugar or sweetening, unfermented, in 'other' category under 2009.79.00. Lacks added sweetening but still classified here as not single-strength or low-Brix specified. Popular for health-conscious consumers.
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
• Label accurately as 'no added sugar' with sugar content lab verification
• Confirm natural sugars only via chromatographic analysis
• Avoid misdeclaration as concentrate to prevent higher duties