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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added water and marketed as reconstituted
Reconstituted juices from concentrate may fall under specific subheadings if water-diluted beyond standard.
If dried cherry powder rather than liquid juice
Dried leguminous vegetables or fruits shift to Chapter 07, not liquid juices in Chapter 20.
If cherries are pitted and preserved in sugar syrup
Fruit preserved by sugar changes from juice to preserved fruit classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include organic certification and residue testing reports to meet FDA import standards for fruit juices
• Declare exact sugar content to distinguish from unsweetened categories and avoid duty adjustments
• Use refrigerated shipping to prevent fermentation, which could reclassify under alcoholic beverages
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.
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.
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.