Tomato Juice Cocktail Base in Aluminum Can
Concentrated tomato juice base for cocktails, packed in airtight aluminum cans, unfermented. Falls under HTS 2009.50.00.10 for its tomato juice nature in airtight containers. No added spirit ensures compliance with heading 2009 definition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as a cocktail mixer with significant non-juice additives
Food preparations not qualifying as pure juice fall under 2106.
If in non-airtight containers like pouches
Subheading .10 is exclusive to airtight; others get different rates.
If for fresh tomatoes used to produce juice domestically
Raw fresh fruits/nuts in Chapter 8, not processed juices in 2009.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly label as juice base, not mixed beverage, to prevent shift to Chapter 22 or 21
• Test for airtight seal post-production; customs rejects compromised containers
• Document Brix/refractive index at 20°C as per subheading notes for sweetened variants
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