High-Brix Apple Juice Concentrate

Apple juice concentrate with Brix value exceeding 20° but not single-strength, including added sweetening matter, unfermented. Falls under HTS 2009.79.00 as 'other' apple juice since it doesn't meet low-Brix or frozen criteria. Common for beverage reconstitution.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If primarily grapefruit juice

Changes to citrus juice heading if grapefruit is the predominant fruit.

0808.10.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh apples rather than processed juice

Whole or fresh apples are in Chapter 8, not processed juices.

2202.99Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If carbonated or with added water exceeding juice content

Becomes a non-alcoholic beverage under Chapter 22 if not predominantly juice.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit refractometer certificates corrected to 20°C for accurate Brix classification

• Use proper NAICS codes for juice importers to facilitate customs processing

Related Products under HTS 2009.79.00

Organic Apple Juice Concentrate

A concentrated form of apple juice made from organic apples, unfermented and without added spirit, containing added sugar for preservation. It falls under HTS 2009.79.00 as 'other' apple juice not specified elsewhere in the apple juice subheadings. This classification applies to juices exceeding basic Brix values or in concentrated form.

Sweetened Apple Juice Blend

Apple juice blended with minor fruit essences and high levels of added sugar, unfermented and spirit-free. Classified under 2009.79.00 as 'other' apple juice due to its sweetened profile not fitting concentrated or low-Brix categories. The primary apple content keeps it in heading 2009.

Clear Filtered Apple Juice

Premium clear apple juice obtained by filtration, with added sugar, unfermented and not containing spirit. It is classified in 2009.79.00 as 'other' apple juice, distinct from cloudy, concentrated, or low-Brix variants. This ensures proper tariff for processed but pure apple juice.

Organic Cloudy Apple Juice

Unfiltered organic apple juice retaining pulp, sweetened and unfermented without spirit. Classified as 'other' under 2009.79.00 for apple juices not fitting specific concentration or Brix subheadings. Appeals to natural product markets.

From-Concentrate Apple Juice

Reconstituted apple juice from concentrate with added sugar, unfermented and spirit-free. It is 'other' apple juice under 2009.79.00 as it doesn't qualify for frozen or low-Brix categories. Standard for shelf-stable beverages.

No-Sugar-Added Apple Juice

Pure apple juice with no added sugar or sweetening, unfermented, in 'other' category under 2009.79.00. Lacks added sweetening but still classified here as not single-strength or low-Brix specified. Popular for health-conscious consumers.