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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coconut water is the primary component
Coconut water blends are classified under 'other' fruit juices if not pineapple-dominant.
If Brix exceeds 20° due to concentration
Concentration level determines subheading within pineapple juice.
If sold as a flavored beverage with non-juice additives
If not predominantly juice, it becomes a syrup or beverage preparation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document juice composition showing pineapple as principal ingredient to justify pineapple heading classification
• Comply with FDA juice HACCP regulations; include microbial testing results
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as coconut water dominant, which shifts to 2009.89
Related Products under HTS 2009.49.40.40
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.
No Added Sugar Pineapple Juice
Pure pineapple juice from concentrate reconstituted to single strength, no added sugar, unfermented, Brix under 20. This 'other' pineapple juice under 2009.49.4040 excludes Brix-over-20 products.