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
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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.
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