Frozen Concentrated White Grape Juice
Frozen concentrated white grape juice with a Brix value not exceeding 30, obtained by evaporating water from fresh grape juice and then freezing for preservation. It falls under HTS 2009.61.0040 as it is grape juice, unfermented, not containing added spirit, concentrated, and frozen. This subheading applies specifically to frozen concentrated grape juice meeting the Brix criteria per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Brix exceeds 30
Higher Brix value shifts to 2009.61.0020, as subheadings distinguish by Brix ≤30 vs >30
If imported as frozen grapes rather than extracted juice
Whole frozen grapes are fruit, not juice, falling under Chapter 8 fresh/frozen fruits
If blended with additives exceeding flavoring tolerances or for non-juice food prep
Significant non-fruit ingredients make it a food preparation, not pure juice under heading 2009
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value with refractometer readings corrected to 20°C as per subheading notes to ensure ≤30
• Provide lab analysis certificates confirming frozen state and concentration process
• Avoid misclassification by confirming no added spirit (≤0.5% vol per chapter note)
Related Products under HTS 2009.61.00.40
Frozen Concord Grape Juice Concentrate
Frozen concentrate from Concord grapes, Brix value under 30, used primarily for winemaking and beverage reconstitution. Classified in 2009.61.0040 due to being concentrated frozen grape juice, unfermented, meeting Brix and no-added-spirit requirements. The freezing preserves high natural sugars without fermentation.
Frozen Red Grape Juice Concentrate Brix 28
Frozen concentrated juice from red grapes with measured Brix of 28, ideal for juice cocktails and syrups. It qualifies for HTS 2009.61.0040 as frozen concentrated grape juice not exceeding 30 Brix, unfermented per chapter definitions. Concentration via evaporation followed by freezing.
Frozen Grape Must Concentrate for Winemaking
Frozen concentrated grape must with Brix ≤30, used in winemaking to adjust sugar levels. HTS 2009.61.0040 covers this as grape must (unfermented juice with skins/seeds residue), frozen and concentrated. Meets unfermented, no-spirit criteria explicitly.
Frozen Organic Concord Grape Juice Concentrate
Certified organic frozen concentrate from Concord grapes, Brix 25-28, for natural beverages. Falls under 2009.61.0040 as organic status doesn't change classification; it's still frozen concentrated grape juice ≤30 Brix, unfermented. Produced via USDA NOP compliant evaporation and freezing.
Frozen Thompson Seedless Grape Juice Concentrate
Concentrate from Thompson Seedless grapes, frozen with Brix 27, popular in soft drinks. Classified in HTS 2009.61.0040 for its frozen concentrated form, grape origin, and Brix compliance per subheading note. No fermentation or added alcohol.
Frozen Grape Juice Blend Concentrate Brix 29
Frozen concentrate blending white and red grape juices, Brix 29, for mixed beverages. HTS 2009.61.0040 applies as primary grape juice product, frozen concentrated ≤30 Brix, unfermented. Blends classified by predominant fruit per tariff practice.