Organic Sour Cherry Juice from China
Pure juice from organic sour cherries, unfermented, not containing added spirit, and lightly sweetened for retail sale. Falls under HTS 2009.89.65.50 as 'other' cherry juice, specifically for non-grape, non-citrus single fruit juices per chapter notes. Ideal for beverages targeting anti-inflammatory benefits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include organic certification and residue testing reports to meet FDA import standards for fruit juices
• Declare exact sugar content to distinguish from unsweetened categories and avoid duty adjustments
• Use refrigerated shipping to prevent fermentation, which could reclassify under alcoholic beverages