Frozen Grapefruit Juice for Cocktails
Frozen pure grapefruit juice (Brix ≤20) marketed for mixing in cocktails post-thaw. Remains under HTS 2009.21.40.20 as it's unfermented juice without added spirit, frozen form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If alcohol content >0.5% vol
Any added spirit pushes it to Chapter 22 undenatured ethyl alcohol/spirits.
If concentrated to Brix >20
Cocktail-grade concentrates often exceed 20 Brix, using higher subheading.
If pre-mixed with sweeteners or flavors
Non-pure juice preparations with additives are food mixtures, not straight juices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'pure juice' even if end-use is cocktails; added spirit would disqualify
• Include nutritional labeling per FDA for juice imports
Related Products under HTS 2009.21.40.20
Frozen Pomelo Juice
Frozen juice extracted from pomelo fruit, Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented and without added spirit. Fits HTS 2009.21.40.20 due to its frozen state and inclusion under grapefruit/pomelo juice category with specified Brix limit.
Organic Frozen Pomelo Juice
Certified organic frozen pomelo juice with Brix value ≤20, unfermented. HTS 2009.21.40.20 covers this as frozen pomelo juice under the grapefruit/pomelo grouping.
Frozen Grapefruit Juice Concentrate
Pure frozen grapefruit juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20, suitable for reconstitution into ready-to-drink beverage. Classified under HTS 2009.21.40.20 as frozen grapefruit juice, unfermented, without added spirit, meeting the Brix criteria per subheading notes.
Frozen Single-Strength Grapefruit Juice
Frozen grapefruit juice at single-strength dilution (Brix ~10-12 ≤20), intended for direct thawing and consumption. Classified in HTS 2009.21.40.20 as frozen 'Other' grapefruit juice meeting unfermented, low Brix criteria.
Ruby Red Grapefruit Frozen Juice
Frozen juice from Ruby Red grapefruit variety, Brix not exceeding 20, pure and unfermented. HTS 2009.21.40.20 applies to this frozen form of grapefruit juice per chapter notes on unfermented juices.
Frozen Low-Brix Grapefruit Nectar Base
Frozen grapefruit juice base for nectar (Brix ≤20), pure without pulp reduction. Classified as frozen grapefruit juice in HTS 2009.21.40.20, not as nectar due to lack of added thickeners.