Aseptic Red Raspberry Puree Concentrate from China
Aseptic-packed concentrate primarily juice from red raspberries, finely processed for smoothness, unfermented and spirit-free. It qualifies for HTS 2009.89.70.55 as red raspberry juice concentrate, distinguished from puree by minimal pulp content. Used in smoothies and confections.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit aseptic processing certificates to prove shelf-stability without preservatives
• Conduct pulp content analysis; over 10% may reclassify as fruit puree under 2009.70
• Match commercial invoice Brix to lab reports for accurate valuation