Mineral-Fortified Carrot Juice from China
Pure carrot vegetable juice fortified with potassium and magnesium, often pasteurized for shelf stability. It qualifies for HTS 2106.90.52.00 as a single vegetable juice with added minerals, separate from unfortified veggie juices in Chapter 20. Popular for detox and health drinks.
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
• Provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) proving mineral fortification and single-source carrots
• Comply with FDA juice HACCP regulations; register facilities to prevent import alerts
• Avoid color additives; natural beta-carotene is fine, but synthetics may trigger scrutiny