Vitamin C Fortified Orange Juice from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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