Cold-Pressed Tart Cherry Juice from Japan
Cold-pressed extraction tart cherry juice preserving natural enzymes, single fruit unfermented. Falls under HTS 2009.89.65.40 as specified 'other' tart cherry juice; cold processing does not alter classification from other extraction methods. No added spirit or fermentation.
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
• Provide cold-press process validation to distinguish from pasteurized juices; include enzyme activity tests
• Short shelf life requires temperature-controlled shipping; declare refrigerated status on manifests
• Avoid health claims on invoices that could trigger FDA supplement scrutiny over juice classification