HTS US: 2009.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses a broad range of unfermented fruit or nut juices—including grape must and coconut water—as well as vegetable juices. These juices may or may not contain added sugar or other sweetening agents. The products classified here are strictly non-alcoholic and unfermented.
The juices are presented in various states such as frozen or not frozen, and are differentiated by Brix values (a measure of sugar content) and concentration levels. Packaging sizes and container types also define specific subcategories.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
- Chapter 20: Preparations of Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts or Other Parts of Plants
- Heading 2009: Fruit or nut juices (including grape must and coconut water) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2009.XX.XXXX– Specifies the exact juice type, state (frozen or not), concentration, Brix value, and packaging details.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit heading 2009 is subdivided into numerous 6-digit and 10-digit codes that distinguish products by juice type, physical state, concentration, Brix value, and packaging size.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009.11.00 | Frozen fruit or nut juices | Includes frozen fruit juices such as grape or coconut water. |
| 2009.11.00.20 | In containers each holding less than 0.946 liter | Small packaging, suitable for retail or sampling. |
| 2009.11.00.40 | In containers each holding 0.946 liter or more but not more than 3.785 liters | Common retail sizes like 1-liter or 1-gallon containers. |
| 2009.11.00.60 | In containers of more than 3.785 liters | Bulk packaging for commercial or industrial use. |
| 2009.12 | Not frozen, of a Brix value not exceeding 20 | Juices with relatively low sugar concentration, non-frozen. |
| 2009.12.25.00 | Not concentrated and not made from a juice having a degree of concentration of 1.5 or more (as determined before correction to the nearest 0.5 degree) | Standard strength juices without concentration process. |
| 2009.12.45.00 | Other | Includes juices with some concentration or other specifications. |
| 2009.19.00.00 | Other fruit or nut juices, unfermented | General category for juices not otherwise specified. |
| 2009.21 | Of a Brix value not exceeding 20 | Low sugar fruit or nut juices, not concentrated. |
| 2009.21.20.00 | Not concentrated and not made from a juice having a degree of concentration of 1.5 or more (as determined before correction to the nearest 0.5 degree) | Fresh or processed juices without concentration. |
| 2009.21.40 | Other | Includes frozen juices or those with concentration. |
| 2009.21.40.20 | Frozen | Frozen juice products under this subheading. |
| 2009.21.40.40 | Other | Non-frozen juices with specific properties. |
| 2009.29.00 | Other fruit or nut juices | Additional unspecified juices. |
| 2009.29.00.20 | Frozen | Frozen state juices here. |
| 2009.29.00.40 | Other | Non-frozen or otherwise classified. |
| 2009.31 | Of a Brix value not exceeding 20 | Includes juices unsuitable for beverage purposes and others. |
| 2009.31.10 | Unfit for beverage purposes | Juices intended for industrial or other non-beverage uses. |
| 2009.31.10.20 | Not concentrated | Non-concentrated industrial juices. |
| 2009.31.10.40 | Concentrated | Concentrated industrial juices. |
| 2009.31.20 | Other | Other juices with similar Brix values. |
| 2009.31.20.20 | Not concentrated | Non-concentrated types. |
| 2009.31.20.40 | Concentrated | Concentrated types. |
| 2009.31.40.00 | Not concentrated | Juices without concentration. |
| 2009.31.60 | Concentrated | Concentrated juices in this subheading. |
| 2009.31.60.20 | Frozen | Frozen concentrated juices. |
| 2009.31.60.40 | Other | Other forms of concentrated juices. |
| 2009.31.60.60 | Other | Additional classifications. |
| 2009.39 | Other | Miscellaneous juices not elsewhere classified. |
| 2009.39.10.00 | Unfit for beverage purposes | Industrial or processing juices. |
| 2009.39.20.00 | Other | Other non-beverage juices. |
| 2009.39.60 | Other | Additional subcategories. |
| 2009.39.60.20 | Frozen | Frozen juices. |
| 2009.39.60.40 | Other | Other types. |
| 2009.39.60.60 | Other | Further classification. |
| 2009.41 | Of a Brix value not exceeding 20 | Juices with low sugar content. |
| 2009.41.20.00 | Not concentrated, or having a degree of concentration of not more than 3.5 (as determined before correction to the nearest 0.5 degree) | Lightly concentrated or non-concentrated juices. |
| 2009.41.40 | Other | Other juices with similar characteristics. |
| 2009.41.40.20 | Frozen | Frozen juices. |
| 2009.41.40.40 | Other | Non-frozen variants. |
| 2009.49 | Other | Additional juices not classified elsewhere. |
| 2009.49.20.00 | Not concentrated, or having a degree of concentration of not more than 3.5 (as determined before correction to the nearest 0.5 degree) | Light or non-concentrated juices. |
| 2009.49.40 | Other | Other types. |
| 2009.49.40.20 | Frozen | Frozen juices. |
| 2009.49.40.40 | Other | Non-frozen or special formulations. |
| 2009.50.00 | Tomato juice | Popular vegetable juice subtype. |
| 2009.50.00.10 | In airtight containers | Packaged for freshness and shelf life. |
| 2009.50.00.90 | Other | Other packaging types. |
| 2009.61.00 | Of a Brix value not exceeding 30 | Juices with higher sugar content but unfermented. |
| 2009.61.00.20 | Not concentrated | High sugar but non-concentrated juices. |
| 2009.61.00.40 | Frozen | Frozen variants in this category. |
| 2009.61.00.60 | Other | Other formulations. |
| 2009.69.00 | Other | Miscellaneous juices. |
| 2009.69.00.40 | Frozen | Frozen juices. |
| 2009.69.00.60 | Other | Other types. |
| 2009.71.00.00 | Of a Brix value not exceeding 20 | Low sugar juices in specialized categories. |
| 2009.79.00 | Other | Various juices including certified organic products. |
| 2009.79.00.15 | Certified organic | Organic certified juice products. |
| 2009.79.00.17 | Other | Non-organic or other classifications. |
| 2009.79.00.20 | Other | Additional variants. |
| 2009.81.00.00 | Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos) juice; lingonberry (Vaccinium, vitis-idaea) juice | Specialty berry juices. |
| 2009.89 | Other: | Specific fruit juices such as pear, prune, cherry, blueberry, raspberry, mango, and vegetable juices. |
| 2009.89.20.00 | Pear juice | Clear or filtered pear juice products. |
| 2009.89.40.00 | Prune juice | Prune juice for beverage or industrial use. |
| 2009.89.65 | Cherry Juice | Includes certified organic and other cherry juice products. |
| 2009.89.65.15 | Certified organic | Organic cherry juice. |
| 2009.89.65.20 | Other | Non-organic cherry juices. |
| 2009.89.65.30 | Certified organic | Additional certified organic cherry juice categories. |
| 2009.89.65.40 | Other | Other cherry juice variants. |
| 2009.89.65.50 | Other | Miscellaneous cherry juices. |
| 2009.89.70 | Other | Blueberry, red raspberry, mango juices and others. |
| 2009.89.70.31 | Blueberry juice, including concentrate | Blueberry juice and concentrates. |
| 2009.89.70.55 | Red raspberry juice, including concentrate | Raspberry juice forms. |
| 2009.89.70.65 | Other | Additional berry juices. |
| 2009.89.70.70 | Mango Juice | Mango juice and derivatives. |
| 2009.89.70.91 | Other | Other tropical or specialty juices. |
| 2009.89.80 | Vegetable juice | Vegetable juices in various packaging. |
| 2009.89.80.31 | In airtight containers | Preserved for freshness. |
| 2009.89.80.39 | Other | Other packaging types. |
| 2009.90 | Mixtures of juices: | Blended fruit and vegetable juices. |
| 2009.90.20.00 | Vegetable | Pure vegetable juice blends. |
| 2009.90.40.00 | Other | Mixed fruit and vegetable juices or other mixtures. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Fermented juices or beverages: Products containing alcohol or undergoing fermentation are classified under different headings.
- Juice concentrates intended for fermentation or industrial use: May fall under other specific codes.
- Prepared or preserved fruit and vegetable products: These are generally classified under other chapters, such as Chapter 16.
- Essential oils or extracts: These are classified separately under Chapter 33.
Notes
- USDA Regulations: Importation of fruit and vegetable juices must comply with USDA and FDA regulations regarding food safety, labeling, and permitted additives.
- Duty Rates: Vary by exact 10-digit HTS code, product composition, concentration, and packaging. Many juices are subject to ad valorem duties or specific tariffs.
- Labeling Requirements: Accurate description of juice type, concentration, and additives is mandatory for customs declarations.
- Organic Certification: Certified organic juices are separately identified under specific subheadings.
Declaration Example
Product: Shipment of frozen, concentrated grape juice in containers holding 1 liter.US HTS Code:
2009.11.00.40(Frozen grape juice in containers 0.946 to 3.785 liters)Unit of Quantity: Liter (L)
General Duty Rate: Refer to current USHTS schedule (typically ad valorem)
Additional Requirements: FDA food safety compliance and USDA import certification.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2007: Jams, jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut purees and pastes.
- HTS 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified.
- HTS 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, such as fruit preparations.
