High Anthocyanin Tart Cherry Juice from Japan
Tart cherry juice selected for high anthocyanin content, marketed for health benefits, unfermented single fruit. HTS 2009.89.65.40 'other' tart cherry juice; functional claims do not affect tariff classification. Brix measured per subheading note.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include HPLC chromatograms showing anthocyanin profile matching pure tart cherry; prevents adulteration claims
• FDA requires no disease treatment claims on labels; stick to structure/function for juice classification