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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If combined with vegetable juices
Fruit-vegetable mixtures are classified under 2009.90 'mixtures,' not single fruit.
If frozen whole cherries instead of juiced
Frozen fruits remain in Chapter 08, not processed juices in Chapter 20.
If sold as a cherry syrup for cocktails
Syrups with additional ingredients become food preparations outside pure juice scope.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify NFC status on invoices to prevent reclassification as concentrate under other subheadings
• Comply with pasteurization records to prove unfermented status per chapter notes
• Watch for pesticide residue limits specific to cherry-growing regions like Eastern Europe
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.
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.
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.