Certified Organic Elmhurst Unsweetened Milked Almonds from China
Minimalist certified organic almond beverage made solely from organic almonds and water, no additives, ensuring <0.5% vol alcohol. Fits HTS 2202.99.91.30 as a certified organic almond-based non-alcoholic drink, flavored only by natural almonds, per the sweetened/flavored waters provision through broad interpretation. Differentiated from 2009 juices by emulsion process.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Even for unsweetened, confirm 'other sweetening matter' via natural sugars if challenged; retain milling process records
• Use ISF filings early for organic beverages to preempt alcohol strength queries