Fortified Orange Juice from China
Pure single-fruit orange juice fortified with vitamin C and calcium, concentrated or not, suitable for direct consumption. It falls under HTS 2106.90.52.00 as a fruit juice fortified with vitamins or minerals, not elsewhere specified in other juice headings. This classification applies to juices of a single fruit type enhanced for nutritional value.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
9903.88.270%Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(ff) to this subchapter
9903.88.280%Articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(gg) to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fortification levels and provide lab analysis certificates to confirm vitamins/minerals content for compliance
• Ensure labeling specifies 'fortified' and single fruit source; avoid mixed juices to prevent reclassification
• Check for pesticide residues common in citrus; obtain phytosanitary certificates to avoid FDA holds