Pear Juice Concentrate
Concentrated pear juice, unfermented and without added spirit, containing added sugar, classified under HTS 2009.79.00.60 as 'other' apple juice alternatives in the fruit juice category. It excludes homogenized infant preparations and meets Brix value criteria for non-specific fruit juices.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Brix value exceeds 20°
High Brix concentrates of apple or pear shift to 2009.71 for single-strength equivalents over 20° Brix.
If labeled as frozen apple juice concentrate
Frozen concentrates of apple juice fall under 2009.12, excluding non-frozen forms.
If blended with non-fruit additives exceeding minor quantities
Juices with significant dairy or other food preparations classify as food preparations in 2106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value using refractometer at 20°C to confirm classification under 2009.79; readings above specific subheadings may shift to alternatives
• Provide certificate of analysis showing no fermentation or added spirit exceeding 0.5% vol, and list sugar content accurately
• Avoid misdeclaration as single-strength juice; concentrates often face different duties—include production process documentation
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