Sweetened Blueberry Juice Beverage
Blueberry juice with added sugar for retail sale, unfermented and spirit-free, meeting 2009 criteria. Classified in HTS 2009.89.70.31 as other berry juice including concentrates or single fruit preparations. Suitable for direct consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If strawberry or other non-blueberry berry juices
Berry-specific subheadings separate blueberries from other berries.
If fortified with vitamins or minerals beyond basic sweetening
Nutrient-added juices may classify as syrups or preparations in 21.06.
If fresh blueberries rather than processed juice
Fresh fruits in Chapter 8; processing into juice moves to Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare added sugar percentage accurately; excessive sweetening doesn't change heading but affects drawback claims
• Avoid infant food packaging under 250g to prevent overlap with homogenized notes in 2007.10
• Obtain prior notice via FDA for juice imports; ensure pathogen testing compliance
Related Products under HTS 2009.89.70.31
Organic Blueberry Juice Concentrate
A concentrated juice made from organically grown blueberries, unfermented and without added spirit, containing added sugar for preservation. It falls under HTS 2009.89.70.31 as blueberry juice concentrate, specifically classified as berry juice of any other single fruit. The Brix value exceeds typical fresh juice levels due to concentration.
Frozen Blueberry Juice Concentrate
Frozen concentrate from blueberries, unfermented, suitable for reconstitution into juice with added sweetening matter. Classified under HTS 2009.89.70.31 for blueberry juice including concentrates, as it meets unfermented juice criteria without added spirit. Primarily used in beverage manufacturing.
Pure Blueberry Juice NFC
Not-from-concentrate (NFC) blueberry juice, unfermented with no added sugar, directly extracted and pasteurized. It qualifies for HTS 2009.89.70.31 as single fruit berry juice, not containing added spirit per Chapter 20 note. Brix value reflects natural fruit content without concentration.
Aseptic Blueberry Juice Concentrate
Aseptically packaged blueberry juice concentrate, unfermented, for industrial use in beverages. Falls under HTS 2009.89.70.31 for blueberry including concentrate, with Brix measurement per subheading note. No added spirit, preserved via aseptic processing.
Wild Blueberry Juice Concentrate
Concentrate from wild lowbush blueberries, naturally higher in antioxidants, unfermented with minimal added sugar. HTS 2009.89.70.31 applies as blueberry berry juice concentrate, unfermented per chapter definition. Used in health supplements.
High-Brix Blueberry Juice Concentrate
Blueberry juice concentrate with Brix value over 50°, unfermented, measured per subheading note at 20°C. Classified in HTS 2009.89.70.31 as berry juice concentrate. Ideal for syrups and mixes.