Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice
Single-fruit juice from Montmorency tart cherries, unfermented and without added alcohol, prized for its melatonin and anthocyanin content. Classified in HTS 2009.89.65.50 as other cherry juice, adhering to the unfermented juice definition in heading 2009 notes. Commonly imported in aseptic packaging for longevity.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with prune elements
Prune-specific subheading applies if prune is the principal fruit, per tariff hierarchy.
If carbonated or flavored beyond sweetening
Carbonated or added flavor fruit beverages fall under non-alcoholic beverages in Chapter 22.
If obtained by cooking cherries
Chapter note defines cooked fruit preparations under heading 2007, not raw juices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming no added spirit and Brix reading for accurate classification
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling specifies cherry source to comply with US juice import regulations
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete bills of lading; detail net weight and fruit content precisely
Related Products under HTS 2009.89.65.50
Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate
A concentrated juice extracted from tart cherries (Prunus cerasus), unfermented and without added spirit, often used for health supplements due to its high antioxidant content. Classified under HTS 2009.89.65.50 as 'other' cherry juice, distinct from grape must or citrus juices in other subheadings. It meets the chapter note for juices not exceeding 0.5% alcohol by volume.
Organic Sour Cherry Juice
Pure juice from organic sour cherries, unfermented, not containing added spirit, and lightly sweetened for retail sale. Falls under HTS 2009.89.65.50 as 'other' cherry juice, specifically for non-grape, non-citrus single fruit juices per chapter notes. Ideal for beverages targeting anti-inflammatory benefits.
Wild Cherry Juice NFC
Not-from-concentrate (NFC) juice from wild cherries, unfermented, no added spirit, preserved cold to retain fresh flavor. Under HTS 2009.89.65.50 for other cherry fruit juices, distinct from homogenized infant foods or high-Brix concentrates. Popular in European imports for natural beverage use.
Balaton Cherry Juice
Juice from Balaton sweet-tart cherries, unfermented and spirit-free, with natural sweetness and ruby color. Fits HTS 2009.89.65.50 as other cherry juice, per the single fruit, unfermented criteria in heading 2009. Often imported for mixing in smoothies or direct consumption.
Dried Cherry Reconstituted Juice
Juice reconstituted from dried cherries, unfermented, no added spirit, meeting juice purity standards. Classified under HTS 2009.89.65.50 for other cherry juices, as long as not homogenized for infants per subheading notes. Used in bulk for further beverage production.