Ocean Spray Cran-Apple Juice Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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