What are the key regulatory and logistical steps for importing fresh juice to the US?

Fresh juice import to the US differs significantly from alcoholic beverage import—the primary regulatory hurdle is FDA food safety law, particularly pasteurisation requirements, rather than the three-tier system that applies to alcohol.

**Regulatory considerations:** - Ensure your product meets FDA pasteurisation standards for fresh juice - Fresh juice is governed by food safety regulations, not alcohol licensing frameworks

**Logistics & distribution options:** - **Park Street** — members suggested investigating whether they have a dedicated fresh juice division alongside their alcohol warehousing operations; they have Miami-based warehousing which could serve as a US distribution hub, with the option to self-distribute through them

**Resources:** - **FruitJuiceFocus.com** — recommended as a useful reference for understanding the fresh juice sector and regulatory landscape

The key difference from alcohol import is that you're navigating food safety compliance rather than beverage licensing complexity.