Organic Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice NFC from Germany
Not-from-concentrate (NFC) juice from Montmorency tart cherries, fully certified organic, unfermented, with minimal added sweetening matter. Classified under HTS 2009.89.65.30 as certified organic tart cherry juice, emphasizing its single-fruit origin and retail packaging. It meets chapter notes for juices without added spirit.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include certificate of analysis (COA) for Brix and organic status; pitfall is claiming NFC without pasteurization proof
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling for cherries complies with US organic standards to prevent detention
• For refrigerated shipments, declare temperature controls to avoid spoilage claims during customs