Balaton Cherry Juice from Japan
Juice from Balaton sweet-tart cherries, unfermented and spirit-free, with natural sweetness and ruby color. Fits HTS 2009.89.65.50 as other cherry juice, per the single fruit, unfermented criteria in heading 2009. Often imported for mixing in smoothies or direct consumption.
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
• Include varietal specification in entry docs to affirm single-fruit status under tariff hierarchy
• Prepare for FDA prior notice requirements for juice imports, including processing details