Organic Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice NFC from Japan
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 — 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 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