Pineapple-Coconut Blend Juice
A ready-to-drink blend of pineapple and coconut juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, with minimal added sugar and a Brix value below 20. Pineapple juice predominates by volume, placing it under tariff item 2009.49.00 as 'other' pineapple juice. This item covers pineapple juice preparations that are not single-strength or high-Brix concentrates.
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 coconut juice content exceeds pineapple juice by volume
The mixture would then be classified as 'other' fruit juice rather than pineapple juice.
If sold as a mixture of juices without a single predominant juice
Mixed fruit juices without a dominant component fall under this heading.
If the product contains added carbonation or is a soft drink
Carbonated or non-juice-based beverages are classified as non-alcoholic beverages.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the Brix value is below 20 and document it with a certificate of analysis, as CBSA may verify
• Confirm pineapple predominates by volume to avoid reclassification under mixed fruit juice headings
• Declare the product as a beverage for human consumption, not a concentrate, to match the tariff description
Related Products under Tariff item 2009.49.00
Aseptic Frozen Pineapple Juice
Aseptically processed then frozen pineapple juice with added sugar, presented in a frozen state. It is unfermented and contains no added spirit, meeting the criteria of heading 20.09 for fruit juices.
Clear Filtered Pineapple Juice
Clear, filtered pineapple juice without pulp, lightly sweetened and unfermented, with a standard Brix value. It is classified as 'other' pineapple juice under heading 20.09.
Commercial Frozen Pineapple Juice Bulk
Bulk frozen pineapple juice intended for commercial beverage production, with added sugar. It is unfermented and free of added spirit, qualifying as a fruit juice under heading 20.09.
Del Monte Pineapple Juice from Concentrate
Pineapple juice reconstituted from concentrate to single strength, with added sugar, unfermented. It is classified as other pineapple juice under this tariff item, as it does not meet the low Brix criteria for subheading 2009.41.
Diet Pineapple Juice Sweetener
Pineapple juice sweetened with artificial low-calorie sweeteners instead of sugar, unfermented with a Brix value under 20. It falls under 'other' pineapple juice in heading 20.09.
Dole Frozen Pineapple Juice
Dole brand frozen pineapple juice, unfermented with added sugar, presented in a frozen state. It qualifies under heading 20.09 as a pure fruit juice without added spirit.