Beet Juice from Japan
Fresh beetroot juice, unfermented, often with added sweetening matter for palatability. Classified under HTS 2009.89.80 as 'other' single vegetable juice. Packaged for retail sale without spirit addition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include lab tests showing alcohol content below 0.5% vol per chapter note to heading 2009
• Label clearly as single vegetable juice; blending with fruits could reclassify under 2009.89 other fruit
• Ensure containers meet food safety standards; watch for pesticide residue declarations