Cold-Pressed Coconut Juice from China
Cold-processed coconut water retaining natural minerals, bottled for health food markets without added sugar. It qualifies under HTS 2009.89.70.97 as other coconut juice variants, unfermented per Chapter 2009 notes, not containing added spirit. Processing method emphasizes purity but fits 'other' due to specificity.
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)
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit process validation docs showing no heat exceeds fermentation thresholds; include Brix readings
• Label as 'juice' not 'water' if marketed differently to match classification
• Avoid reclassification by ensuring no fortification; common issue with electrolyte additions