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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If described specifically as 'Montmorency' on entry documents
Some tart cherry juices have principal use provisions; 'other' covers non-specific labeling within 2009.89.65.
If Brix exceeds limits for other fruit juice categories
High Brix concentrates of other fruits go to 2009.89.91; tart cherry remains in dedicated 2009.89.65.40.
If carbonated or containing added water exceeding juice content
Non-alcoholic beverages with juice but not principally juice classify in Chapter 22, not pure fruit juices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USDA organic equivalence certificate from exporting country; test for pesticide residues common in cherry production
• Declare as 'single strength' with exact Brix matching fresh cherry juice (~12-14°); avoid concentrate misrepresentation
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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.
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.
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.