Fresh Orange Juice
Pure, unfermented orange juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20, not concentrated, and not containing added spirit. It falls under HTS 2009.31.40.00 as juice of a single citrus fruit (orange) meeting the criteria for low Brix and non-concentrated form per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Brix value exceeds 20
Higher Brix juices of citrus fruits shift to 2009.31.60 as per subheading note on Brix measurement.
If made from concentrated juice and then reconstituted
Reconstituted juices, even if final Brix ≤20, are classified separately from not-from-concentrate under 2009.39.
If containing added spirit exceeding 0.5% vol
Chapter note for heading 2009 excludes juices with added spirit; moves to Chapter 22 preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value with refractometer readings at 20°C to confirm ≤20 and ensure documentation matches HTS criteria
• Provide lab analysis certificates proving no added spirit and unfermented status to avoid reclassification
• Label containers clearly with juice content and Brix for FDA compliance; watch for concentration misrepresentation
Related Products under HTS 2009.31.40.00
NFC Tangerine Juice
Not-from-concentrate tangerine juice, unfermented, Brix ≤20, without added sugar or spirit. Classified under 2009.31.40.00 for single citrus fruit juices that are not concentrated, aligning with legal Brix definitions.
Mandarin Orange Juice
Single-fruit mandarin orange juice, not concentrated, Brix not exceeding 20, unfermented and spirit-free. Meets HTS 2009.31.40.00 for other citrus juices per precise Brix measurement at 20°C.
Clementine Juice NFC
Not-from-concentrate clementine juice with Brix ≤20, unfermented, no added spirit. Fits 2009.31.40.00 as a single citrus fruit juice, not concentrated, per chapter definitions.
Valencia Orange Juice NFC
Not-from-concentrate Valencia orange juice, unfermented, Brix not over 20, no spirit added. Under 2009.31.40.00 as other single citrus juice, not concentrated.
Tangelo Juice
Single-fruit tangelo juice (citrus hybrid), Brix ≤20, not concentrated, unfermented. Qualifies for HTS 2009.31.40.00 as other citrus fruit juice per Brix note.
Minneola Tangelo Juice NFC
NFC Minneola tangelo juice, low Brix ≤20, pure and unfermented. Fits 2009.31.40.00 precisely as non-concentrated single citrus.