Michigan Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate 70° Brix
Concentrate from Michigan-grown tart cherries at 70° Brix, unfermented single fruit juice for export. HTS 2009.89.65.20 covers this as other tart cherry concentrate per Brix and unfermented definitions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as fresh or frozen cherries instead of juice
Raw or frozen fruit in Chapter 8, not processed juices in Chapter 20.
If finely homogenized for infants in <250g retail packs
Infant-specific homogenized fruit prep takes precedence over general fruit juices.
If fermented or alcohol >0.5% vol
Any fermentation exceeds unfermented limit, moving to vinegar or wine chapters.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source from USDA-inspected orchards; include origin certificates for tariff preference claims
• Calibrate Brix readings to 20°C standard to match official subheading note requirements
• Declare HS code precisely on commercial invoice to avoid exam for Brix or mixture status
Related Products under HTS 2009.89.65.20
Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate 68° Brix
A highly concentrated juice from tart cherries, processed to 68° Brix, unfermented and without added spirit, used for beverages and food manufacturing. It falls under HTS 2009.89.65.20 as 'other' tart cherry juice concentrate from single fruit, not homogenized for infants. This classification applies to fruit juices with Brix value measured at 20°C per subheading notes.
Organic Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate 65° Brix
Organic-certified tart cherry juice reduced to 65° Brix, unfermented and spirit-free, for use in health beverages. It qualifies under HTS 2009.89.65.20 for other tart cherry juice concentrates, adhering to Brix and single fruit notes.
Balaton Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate
Premium Balaton variety tart cherry juice concentrate at high Brix, unfermented for manufacturing. Falls under 2009.89.65.20 as other tart cherry concentrate, not for infant use or low Brix.
Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate
Concentrate derived from Montmorency tart cherries, reduced to high Brix for industrial use in drinks and supplements. Classified in 2009.89.65.20 as other tart cherry juice concentrate, unfermented, meeting single fruit juice criteria without infant homogenization.