Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate from Japan
Concentrate derived from Montmorency tart cherries, reduced to high Brix for industrial use in drinks and supplements. Classified in 2009.89.65.20 as other tart cherry juice concentrate, unfermented, meeting single fruit juice criteria without infant homogenization.
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
• Include Certificates of Analysis (COA) specifying Montmorency variety and Brix to comply with single fruit juice definitions
• Check for pesticide residues common in cherry production; provide MRL compliance docs for US FDA entry