Certified Organic Califia Farms Almond Milk Vanilla from Japan
Certified organic vanilla-flavored almond drink produced from organic almonds, water, and organic vanilla extract, with sweetness from organic agave, all under 0.5% alcohol. HTS 2202.99.91.30 applies due to its almond base, organic status, and classification as a flavored non-alcoholic beverage per chapter notes. Excluded from 2009 as it's not a concentrated juice.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit organic equivalency certificates if from non-USDA countries to validate 'certified organic' for US import
• Test and document CO2 content if aerated to ensure not misread as effervescent under other notes
• Avoid bulk packaging labeled as 'concentrate' to prevent reclassification as a juice product