Michigan Tart Cherry Juice Puree from Japan
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 — 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
• 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