No-Sugar-Added Apple Juice
Pure apple juice with no added sugar or sweetening, unfermented and without added spirit. It is not concentrated and does not meet the Brix threshold for other subheadings, so it is classified as 'Other' under tariff item 2009.79.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the juice is concentrated
Concentrated apple juice, even without added sugar, falls under the concentrated items.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product contains no added sweetening matter to maintain its classification
• Keep lab reports showing Brix value and alcohol content
• Ensure packaging labels comply with Canadian food regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2009.79.90
Apple Cider Juice Blend
A non-alcoholic apple juice blend that mimics traditional cider flavor without fermentation, containing added sugar. It is unfermented with an alcoholic strength not exceeding 0.5% vol, placing it under tariff item 2009.79.90 as 'Other' apple juice.
Certified Organic Blend Apple-Mango Juice
A blended juice primarily of certified organic apples with mango, unfermented, no added spirit, and light sweetening. Apple predominates, and the product is not concentrated, so it is classified under 'Other' in tariff item 2009.79.90.
Certified Organic Cloudy Apple Juice
A non-filtered, cloudy apple juice made from certified organic apples, unfermented with no added spirit and minimal added sweetening matter. It is not concentrated and does not meet other subheading criteria, so it falls under 'Other' in tariff item 2009.79.90.
Certified Organic Flash-Pasteurized Apple Juice
Apple juice from certified organic sources, gently flash-pasteurized to preserve freshness while remaining unfermented and spirit-free. It is not concentrated and does not fit specific Brix or frozen categories, so it is classified under 'Other' in tariff item 2009.79.90.
Certified Organic Low-Acid Apple Juice
Specially processed certified organic apple juice with reduced acidity for sensitive consumers, unfermented and without spirits. It is not concentrated and does not meet other subheading criteria, so it falls under 'Other' in tariff item 2009.79.90.
Clear Filtered Apple Juice
Clear filtered apple juice with added sugar, unfermented and free of added spirit. The filtration process removes pulp and solids, but the product remains a non-concentrated apple juice, classified under 'Other' in tariff item 2009.79.90.