Tropical Pineapple Juice Blend
A tropical blend of pineapple juice with mango and guava juices, sweetened with added sugar, unfermented, and with a Brix value below 20, where pineapple juice is the primary component. This product is classified under tariff item 2009.49.00 as 'other' pineapple juice, as the pineapple content determines the tariff classification. It is packaged for retail sale as a ready-to-drink tropical juice blend.
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 sold as a mixture without a single predominant juice
Mixed fruit juices without a dominant component fall under this heading.
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 pineapple juice is the predominant ingredient by volume and maintain formulation documentation for CBSA
• Verify the Brix value is below 20 and provide a lab analysis if requested
• Declare the product accurately as a juice blend, not a concentrate, to avoid misclassification
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.