Ocean Spray Cran-Apple Juice Blend from Japan
A fortified blend of cranberry and apple juices enhanced with vitamin C and calcium. Falls under HTS 2202.99.3700 for non-alcoholic mixtures of juices fortified with vitamins or minerals, excluding pure juices of heading 2009.
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
• Include certificates of analysis showing <0.5% alcohol and exact fortification levels to prevent misclassification
• Ensure Brix and pH documentation matches product specs; pitfalls include mismatched lab reports causing holds
• Use subheading 9811.00.20 for free entry of samples to test market compliance