Fortified Orange Juice from Japan
Pure single-fruit orange juice fortified with added vitamins such as vitamin C and minerals like calcium, unfermented and non-alcoholic with alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 0.5% vol. It falls under HTS 2202.99.36.00 as a fruit juice of a single fruit, fortified, distinct from mixtures or heading 2009 juices.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fortification levels via lab analysis to confirm vitamins/minerals addition and ensure alcoholic strength ≤0.5% vol per chapter notes
• Include Certificate of Analysis documenting single fruit origin and no fermentation; label as 'fortified juice' to avoid misclassification