Fortified Orange Juice from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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