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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If orange juice instead of grapefruit
Orange juice, even frozen with Brix ≤20, is in separate 2009.11 subheading.
If shipped in unfrozen liquid state
Same juice specs but not frozen go to the non-frozen counterpart subheading.
If fruit pulp blocks rather than clear juice
Frozen fruit pulp concentrates shift to Chapter 08 frozen fruit provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify variety on invoice but note classification is by type (grapefruit), not cultivar
• Test for alcohol <0.5% vol as per heading 2009 note to confirm unfermented status
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.
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.
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.