Michigan Tart Cherry Juice Puree
Thickened puree-style tart cherry juice from Michigan orchards, single fruit, unfermented. Classified as HTS 2009.89.65.40 'other' tart cherry juice since it meets unfermented juice criteria despite higher viscosity from natural processing. Not homogenized for infant use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If obtained by cooking/heat treatment to increase viscosity
Chapter note defines 2007 jams as cooked; uncooked viscous juices remain fruit juices in 2009.
If containing fruit pieces exceeding juice character
Fruit/nut mixtures with significant solids classify in Chapter 08; pure juice extracts stay in 2009.
If not specifically labeled or documented as tart cherry
Generic single fruit juices use 2009.89.70; cherry specification determines 2009.89.65 subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document natural viscosity from minimal filtration; distinguish from puree in 2007 by lack of cooking/reduced pressure
• Provide regional origin proof for Michigan cherries; common pitfall is reclassification as vegetable preparations
• Test for spirit content <0.5% vol; include refractometer readings corrected to 20°C
Related Products under HTS 2009.89.65.40
Cold-Pressed Tart Cherry Juice
Cold-pressed extraction tart cherry juice preserving natural enzymes, single fruit unfermented. Falls under HTS 2009.89.65.40 as specified 'other' tart cherry juice; cold processing does not alter classification from other extraction methods. No added spirit or fermentation.
Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate
Pure Montmorency tart cherry juice concentrate from Prunus cerasus, unfermented and without added spirit, described as 'tart cherry juice' on labels. It falls under HTS 2009.89.65.40 as 'other' tart cherry juice of any other single fruit. Brix value typically exceeds 65 degrees, but classified here due to specific cherry subheading precedence.
Balaton Tart Cherry Juice NFC
Not-from-concentrate Balaton variety tart cherry juice, single fruit origin, unfermented. Classified under HTS 2009.89.65.40 as 'other' tart cherry juice due to explicit cherry subheading for Prunus cerasus varieties. Meets unfermented juice definition without added spirit.
Organic Tart Cherry Juice Single Strength
Certified organic single-strength tart cherry juice from Montmorency cherries, put up for retail sale without added sugar. Falls under HTS 2009.89.65.40 as 'other' tart cherry fruit juice, unfermented and not containing added spirit. Organic certification does not affect juice classification.
No Added Sugar Tart Cherry Juice
Pure tart cherry juice with inherent sugars only, from Prunus cerasus, packaged in 250ml retail bottles. HTS 2009.89.65.40 applies as 'other' tart cherry fruit juice, unfermented without added sweetening matter or spirit. Brix reflects natural concentration.
Turkish Morello Tart Cherry Juice
Morello variety tart cherry juice from Turkish origin, pure single fruit unfermented. Classified HTS 2009.89.65.40 as 'other' tart cherry juice regardless of growing region. Meets all chapter notes for unfermented juices without added spirit.