Aseptic Orange Juice
Aseptic orange juice is ultra-high temperature processed and sterile-filled into shelf-stable cartons, preserving flavor without refrigeration. It is unfermented and contains no added spirit, qualifying as 'other' orange juice under this tariff item, as it is neither frozen concentrate nor a single-variety not-from-concentrate product.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the juice is frozen
Frozen orange juice is classified separately under the same heading.
If the juice is not frozen and has a Brix value not exceeding 20
Orange juice with a lower Brix value falls under a specific subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labeled with the country of origin and that the Brix value is declared if required, as it affects classification
• Verify that the juice is unfermented and has an alcoholic strength not exceeding 0.5% vol to meet chapter note 6
• Keep shipping documents, including a certificate of analysis, ready for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 2009.19.00
Cold-Pressed Orange Juice
Cold-pressed orange juice is extracted mechanically without heat, minimally processed, and lightly pasteurized to extend shelf life. It is unfermented and free of added spirit, making it 'other' orange juice under this tariff item, as it does not match the definitions of concentrate or specific Brix-value categories.
Dehydrated Orange Juice Powder
Dehydrated orange juice powder is produced by spray-drying orange juice concentrate, removing water to create a soluble powder for reconstitution. It is unfermented and contains no added spirit, and is classified as 'other' orange juice under this tariff item, as it is not a liquid juice or concentrate in the traditional sense.
Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice
Frozen concentrate orange juice is orange juice with a significant portion of water removed, sold frozen for reconstitution. It is unfermented and free of added spirit, and is classified as 'other' orange juice under this tariff item, as it is a concentrate but not specifically covered by other subheadings.
Orange Juice Blend 100% Juice
Orange juice blend made from 100% multiple orange varieties, unfermented and lightly sweetened, packaged for retail. It is classified as 'other' orange juice under this tariff item, as blends do not fit the single-variety or concentrate subheadings.
Orange Juice with Pulp
Orange juice with pulp contains visible fruit pulp particles, pasteurized and packaged for retail without concentration. It is unfermented and free of added spirit, and is classified as 'other' orange juice under this tariff item, as it does not match the definitions of concentrate or specific Brix-value categories.
Organic Pasteurized Orange Juice
Organic pasteurized orange juice is 100% orange juice heated to kill bacteria, packaged for retail without concentration or reconstitution. It is unfermented and contains no added spirit, qualifying as 'other' orange juice under this tariff item, as it is neither frozen nor a single-variety not-from-concentrate product.