Michigan Tart Cherry Juice Puree from China
Thickened puree-style tart cherry juice from Michigan orchards, single fruit, unfermented. Classified as HTS 2009.89.65.40 'other' tart cherry juice since it meets unfermented juice criteria despite higher viscosity from natural processing. Not homogenized for infant use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document natural viscosity from minimal filtration; distinguish from puree in 2007 by lack of cooking/reduced pressure
• Provide regional origin proof for Michigan cherries; common pitfall is reclassification as vegetable preparations
• Test for spirit content <0.5% vol; include refractometer readings corrected to 20°C