Organic Sour Cherry Juice from Japan
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 — 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 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