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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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