Pineapple Juice with Added Sugar

Pure pineapple juice, unfermented and not containing added spirit, with added sugar for sweetness, classified under HTS 2009.39.60.60 as juice of any other single citrus fruit (pineapple not citrus but fits 'other' subheading). It meets the chapter note requirements for juices without exceeding 0.5% alcohol.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.19.00.00Lower: 7.5% vs 35%

If of concentrated pineapple juice

Concentrated juices (Brix over certain threshold) fall under 2009.19, separate from single-strength juices.

2008.97Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If blended with other fruits like passion fruit

Mixtures of juices from different fruits are classified under heading 2008, not single fruit headings.

2106.90.52Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If sold as a flavored beverage with additives beyond sugar

Preparations with significant non-juice additives become food preparations under 2106, not pure juices.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify Brix value if applicable, though not required for this subheading; ensure declaration matches single fruit content

Provide certificate of analysis confirming no added spirit and unfermented status to avoid reclassification

Label net weight and ingredients clearly; common pitfall is misdeclaring mixed juices leading to penalties