Sweetened Prune Juice from Japan
Prune juice with added sugar for enhanced sweetness, still unfermented and under 0.5% alcohol, classified as prune juice in HTS 2009.89.40.00. The added sweetening matter is permitted under the heading, distinguishing it from high-sugar subheadings or infant preparations. Meets all chapter notes for fruit juices.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• List added sugar on label per FDA; declare total sugars to confirm not reclassifiable under Brix-based subheadings
• Provide sugar origin docs if from restricted sources; common error is undervaluing sweetening matter
• Ensure container size doesn't mimic infant food (over 250g) to prevent 2007.10 scrutiny