Cold-Pressed Coconut Juice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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