Frozen Pineapple Juice Concentrate

This is frozen pineapple juice, unfermented and not containing added spirit, with added sugar, classified under HTS 2009.49.40.20 due to its frozen state and pineapple origin. It meets the chapter note requirements for fruit juices under heading 2009 as it has an alcoholic strength not exceeding 0.5% vol.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

2009.49.40.40Same rate: 25%

If not containing added sugar

Pineapple juice without added sugar or sweetening matter falls under the other frozen pineapple juice subheading.

2106.90.72Higher: 26% vs 25%

If prepared as a flavored beverage base for retail

Mixtures with additives beyond simple sweetening may classify as food preparations not elsewhere specified.

2009.19Lower: 10% vs 25%

If unfrozen

The same pineapple juice in non-frozen form would be classified under unfrozen pineapple juice headings.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Verify Brix value if applicable, though not required for this subheading, to ensure proper documentation for concentration levels

Provide certificate of analysis confirming no fermentation and alcoholic strength below 0.5% vol to avoid misclassification

Ensure frozen state is maintained during import with proper cold chain logistics to prevent thawing and reclassification