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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If described as mixtures or blends with other fruits
Blended cherry juices with other fruits shift to the general 'other fruit juice' category outside specific cherry provisions.
If Brix value does not exceed 20° and frozen
Lower Brix or frozen state moves it to subheadings for orange juice analogs applied to other single fruit juices.
If sold as a flavored syrup or beverage base for non-juice use
Products positioned as syrups or food preparations rather than pure juices fall under Chapter 21 miscellaneous edibles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value using a refractometer at 20°C to confirm classification under 2009.89 if over specified thresholds for other subheadings
• Ensure labeling includes fruit content percentage and 'unfermented' status to meet FDA import requirements and avoid reclassification
• Provide Certificates of Analysis for sugar content and absence of alcohol to prevent customs holds on health claims
Related Products under HTS 2009.89.65
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.
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.
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.