Frozen Unsweetened Apple Juice Concentrate
This is frozen apple juice concentrate made from apples, unfermented, with no added sugar or spirit, classified under HTS 2009.79.00.17 as other frozen apple juice. It meets the chapter note for juices not exceeding 0.5% alcohol and is not single strength due to concentration.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If single strength and not frozen
Single strength (not concentrated) apple juice falls under 2009.71, while frozen concentrated goes to 2009.79.
If containing added flavorings or vitamins exceeding minor quantities
Mixtures with significant non-juice additives like flavorings classify as food preparations in 2106.90.
If of Chinese origin
Specific subheading 2009.79.25 applies to apple juice from China, differentiating by country of origin.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value using refractometer at 20°C to confirm concentration and ensure it doesn't qualify as single strength under 2009.71
• Provide certificate of analysis showing no fermentation or added alcohol exceeding 0.5% vol
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove frozen state upon import and avoid reclassification as unfrozen
Related Products under HTS 2009.79.00.17
Frozen Organic Apple Juice Concentrate
Frozen concentrate from organically grown apples, unfermented, no added sugar, fitting HTS 2009.79.00.17 for other frozen apple juices. Organic certification does not change classification but requires additional labeling compliance.
Frozen Clarified Apple Juice Concentrate
Frozen concentrate with solids removed for clarity, from apples, unfermented, no added sugar, classified in HTS 2009.79.00.17 for other frozen apple juice. Clarification process doesn't alter juice heading classification.
Frozen Cloudy Apple Juice Concentrate
Frozen apple juice concentrate retaining natural pulp and cloudiness, unfermented, no added spirit or sugar, in HTS 2009.79.00.17 for other frozen apple juices. Cloudy style preserves natural fruit characteristics.
Frozen Depectinized Apple Juice Concentrate
Frozen concentrate processed to remove pectin for better clarity and flow, from apples, unfermented, classified under HTS 2009.79.00.17 as other frozen apple juice. Processing enhances usability in beverages.
Frozen Apple Juice Concentrate for Cider Base
Frozen high-tannin apple juice concentrate used as base for non-alcoholic cider production, unfermented (<0.5% vol), no added sugar, under HTS 2009.79.00.17. End use doesn't affect classification per notes.
Frozen Late-Season Apple Juice Concentrate
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