Lightly Sweetened Pineapple Nectar
Pineapple nectar with added sugar but Brix <20, unfermented juice-based drink. Classified as 'other' under 2009.49.4040 for pineapple juices not meeting specific Brix or strength criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing ≥13% pineapple pulp/fruit
Fruit pulps with high solids content shift to heading 2008.
If concentrated to Brix >20°
Nectars concentrated for export use higher Brix subheading.
If diluted with water or thickeners
Non-juice mixtures become other food preps.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate nectar from juice in docs; nectars often have pulp, but remain juice if unfermented
• Check for spirit content; even trace fermentation disqualifies from heading 2009
Related Products under HTS 2009.49.40.40
Pineapple-Coconut Blend Juice
A blend of pineapple and coconut juices with minimal added sugar, unfermented, Brix <20, where pineapple predominates. Fits 2009.49.4040 as 'other' pineapple juice, distinguished from single-strength or high Brix variants.
Pineapple Passionfruit Juice Mix
Blended pineapple and passionfruit juice with sugar, pineapple dominant, unfermented, Brix <20. Falls into 2009.49.4040 as other pineapple juice per tariff structure.
Clear Filtered Pineapple Juice
Clear, filtered pineapple juice without pulp, lightly sweetened, unfermented, standard Brix. 2009.49.4040 for other non-concentrated pineapple juices.
Tropical Pineapple Juice Blend
Pineapple juice blended with tropical fruits (mango, guava), sugar-added, pineapple primary, Brix <20. 'Other' category 2009.49.4040 for such mixtures.
Pineapple Juice with Added Sugar
Pure pineapple juice, unfermented and not containing added spirit, with added sugar for sweetness, not of a Brix value exceeding 20. This falls under HTS 2009.49.4040 as pineapple juice that is 'other' within the 'other' category, excluding high Brix concentrates.
Organic Pineapple Juice Unsweetened
Unsweetened organic pineapple juice extracted from fresh pineapples, unfermented, with no added spirit or sweetening matter, Brix under 20. Classified in 2009.49.4040 as 'other' pineapple juice not fitting higher Brix or specific subheadings.