Vitamin C Fortified Orange Juice

A non-alcoholic beverage made from single-strength orange juice fortified with added vitamin C, not from concentrate exceeding 1.5 degrees. It falls under HTS 2202.99.3000 as a fruit juice fortified with vitamins, distinct from concentrated juices in heading 2009.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.11.00Same rate: 25%

If made from concentrate with degree ≥1.5

Concentrated orange juices, even fortified, shift to Chapter 20 under heading 2009 for fruit juices.

2202.99Same rate: 25%

If not fortified with vitamins or minerals

Unfortified orange juice beverages classify under the general 'other' non-alcoholic beverages subheading.

2202.10.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If presented as sweetened waters or aerated

Orange-flavored waters with added sugar but minimal juice content fall under sweetened waters.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify juice concentration is below 1.5° Brix via lab analysis before correction to avoid reclassification to heading 2009

Include certificates of analysis showing vitamin fortification levels and non-alcoholic status (<0.5% ABV)

Label products clearly with nutritional facts to comply with FDA requirements for fortified beverages