Pure Coconut Water from Japan
Unsweetened coconut water extracted from young green coconuts, packaged in aseptic cartons for retail sale. It falls under HTS 2009.89.70.97 as juice from coconut (not water), unfermented, without added spirit or sugar, distinguished from basic coconut water in other subheadings. This classification applies to premium, pure variants not fitting prior 'coconut water' specifics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.870%Articles provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify Brix value does not exceed limits for prior subheadings; provide lab analysis certificates to confirm no added sugar
• Ensure labeling distinguishes from 'coconut water' to avoid reclassification; include country-of-origin and nutritional facts