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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If described primarily as prune juice
Prune juice has its own specific subheading; cherry-dominant blends might shift if prune content predominates.
If mixed with other fruit juices
Mixtures of two or more fruit juices fall under 2009.90, not single fruit like cherry.
If fortified with vitamins or marketed as a dietary supplement
Additions beyond sugar/sweeteners may classify it as food preparations rather than pure juice.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value documentation if concentrated, as per subheading notes for related juices, to confirm not reclassified under lower Brix categories
• Provide lab analysis proving alcohol content ≤0.5% vol to comply with heading 2009 unfermented juice definition
• Label as single-fruit cherry juice to avoid misclassification as a mixed juice under 2009.90
Related Products under HTS 2009.89.65.50
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.
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.