Mineral-Fortified Carrot Juice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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