HS 200911 Orange juice

Import duty rates for HS code 200911 vary significantly by country and trade agreement. For example:

• United States (USITC): The general Most Favored Nation (MFN) rate is typically 18¢/liter. However, preferential rates may apply under trade agreements. For instance, under the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement, the rate is 7.85¢/liter.
• European Union (EU TARIC): The standard rate is 33.60% + 20.60 EUR/100 kg. Reduced rates may apply for certain origins or under specific trade arrangements.
• United Kingdom (UK Trade Tariff): The standard rate is 30.00% + 17.00 GBP/100 kg. Preferential rates are available for goods originating from countries with which the UK has a trade agreement (e.g., 'AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG' often indicate free or reduced entry).

Importers must consult the specific tariff schedule of the importing country for the most accurate and up-to-date rates applicable to their origin of goods.

The duty calculation for HS 200911 often involves a combination of an ad valorem rate (a percentage of the value) and a specific rate (a fixed amount per unit of quantity). For example, using the UK's standard rate of 30.00% + 17.00 GBP/100 kg:

Assume an import of 500 kg of orange juice valued at 1,000 GBP.

1. Ad Valorem Duty: 30.00% of 1,000 GBP = 300 GBP.
2. Specific Duty: (17.00 GBP / 100 kg) * 500 kg = 85 GBP.

Total Duty: 300 GBP (ad valorem) + 85 GBP (specific) = 385 GBP.

This calculation is illustrative; actual duty will depend on the declared value, the exact quantity, and the specific tariff rates applicable at the time of import.

HS code 200911 specifically covers 'Orange juice, unfermented, of an energy value not exceeding 20 kcal/100 ml'. Key classification criteria include:

• Product Type: Must be juice derived from oranges.
• Fermentation Status: Must be unfermented. Fermented orange beverages would fall under different headings.
• Energy Value: The product's energy value must not exceed 20 kilocalories per 100 milliliters. This is a specific technical requirement that may necessitate laboratory analysis for verification.
• Concentration: While this specific code doesn't explicitly differentiate by Brix level or concentration (like some other juice codes might), the 'unfermented' and 'energy value' criteria are paramount. Concentrated orange juice, if reconstituted to single-strength, would generally fall here, provided other criteria are met.

Importing orange juice under HS code 200911 generally requires standard international trade documentation, plus specific items related to food products. These typically include:

• Commercial Invoice: Detailing the value, quantity, and description of the goods.
• Bill of Lading or Air Waybill: Proof of shipment.
• Packing List: Itemizing the contents of each package.
• Certificate of Origin: To claim preferential duty rates under trade agreements.
• Phytosanitary Certificate: Often required by agricultural authorities to ensure the product is free from pests and diseases.
• Health Certificate/Certificate of Analysis: May be required by food safety agencies to confirm compliance with health and safety standards, including potentially the energy value criterion.
• Import License/Permit: Depending on the importing country's regulations for food products.

Importers should verify the exact documentation requirements with the customs authorities of the destination country.

Several major trade agreements can provide preferential duty rates for orange juice classified under HS 200911. Examples include:

• USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement): Goods originating from Canada or Mexico may benefit from reduced or zero duties when imported into the United States.
• EU Free Trade Agreements: The European Union has numerous FTAs with countries like Canada (CETA), Japan, South Korea, and others, which can significantly reduce or eliminate duties on orange juice imports from these partner countries.
• UK Free Trade Agreements: Post-Brexit, the UK has established continuity trade agreements with many countries (e.g., Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore) and new agreements that may offer preferential access for orange juice.
• CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership): Member countries (including Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore) often have preferential tariff provisions for goods traded within the bloc.

Importers should consult the specific trade agreement texts and the importing country's tariff database to determine eligibility and the exact preferential rates applicable to their specific origin of orange juice.