Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice NFC from Germany
Not-from-concentrate (NFC) juice from Montmorency tart cherries, unfermented, lightly sweetened, and pasteurized for shelf stability. It is specifically cherry juice under HTS 2009.89.65, part of single fruit juices without added spirit per Chapter 2009 notes. Direct pressing preserves natural antioxidants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare exact Brix reading from hydrometer or refractometer as per subheading notes to differentiate from lower-Brix categories
• Include pasteurization process details in manufacturing records to confirm unfermented status under 0.5% vol alcohol
• Watch for valuation pitfalls; NFC commands premium pricing—use transaction value method with supporting invoices