Mineral-Fortified Carrot Juice from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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