Prune Juice with Pulp from Germany
Prune juice retaining natural pulp from plums, unfermented, no added sweeteners or spirit, for retail consumption. It is specifically prune juice under HTS 2009.89.40.00, as pulp does not alter its classification from single fruit juice per chapter notes. Not homogenized for infants, distinguishing from 2007.10.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document pulp content via lab analysis; ensure it doesn't qualify as 'finely homogenized' to avoid infant food precedence
• Use proper FDA prior notice for juice imports; test for pathogens as prune juice is acidified low-risk but requires verification