Cold-Pressed Tart Cherry Juice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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