Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice NFC
Not-from-concentrate (NFC) juice from Montmorency tart cherries, unfermented, lightly sweetened, and pasteurized for shelf stability. It is specifically cherry juice under HTS 2009.89.65, part of single fruit juices without added spirit per Chapter 2009 notes. Direct pressing preserves natural antioxidants.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exceeding Brix thresholds for pineapple juice analogs
High concentration levels align with specific high-Brix subheadings modeled after tropical fruits.
If carbonated or containing added mineral water
Effervescent or diluted beverages exceed juice definitions and enter non-alcoholic beverage categories in Chapter 22.
If pulp content dominates over clear juice extraction
High pulp fruit purées shift to heading 2008 for fruit pastes/néctars rather than extracted juices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact Brix reading from hydrometer or refractometer as per subheading notes to differentiate from lower-Brix categories
• Include pasteurization process details in manufacturing records to confirm unfermented status under 0.5% vol alcohol
• Watch for valuation pitfalls; NFC commands premium pricing—use transaction value method with supporting invoices
Related Products under HTS 2009.89.65
Pure Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate
This is a concentrated juice extracted from tart cherries, unfermented and without added spirit, containing added sugar for preservation and taste enhancement. It falls under HTS 2009.89.65 as cherry juice, a specific single fruit juice subcategory within other fruit juices. The Brix value typically exceeds 20 degrees, distinguishing it from lower-concentration juices.
Organic Sweet Cherry Juice
Unfermented juice from sweet cherries, certified organic, with minimal added sweetening matter and packaged for retail. Classified under HTS 2009.89.65 for cherry juice as a single fruit juice, unfermented without added spirit. It meets the chapter note for juices not exceeding 0.5% alcohol by volume.
Bing Cherry Juice with Pulp
Juice from Bing sweet cherries including visible pulp particles, unfermented, with added sugar, suitable for direct consumption. Falls under HTS 2009.89.65 as cherry juice, a single fruit variety in the other fruit juice group. Pulp does not alter juice classification per chapter definitions.
Dried Cherry Reconstituted Juice
Juice made by rehydrating dried cherries, unfermented with added sweetening, maintaining cherry flavor profile. Classified in HTS 2009.89.65 as cherry juice since end product meets unfermented juice criteria without spirit addition. Process complies with heading 2009 definitions.
Cherry Juice Beverage Base
Concentrated cherry juice base for mixing into beverages, unfermented, sugar-added, industrial packaging. Under HTS 2009.89.65 for cherry juice as single fruit, not retail-homogenized. High Brix suits commercial dilution per subheading notes.