Certified Organic Coconut Water from Japan
Pure certified organic coconut water extracted from young green coconuts, unfermented and without added spirit or sugar, packaged in aseptic cartons for retail sale. It falls under HTS 2009.89.70.95 due to its classification as juice of any other single fruit (coconut water), specifically certified organic. This subheading applies to unfermented coconut water meeting organic certification standards.
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Import Tips
• Verify USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation to ensure compliance with HTS 2009.89.70.95; mismatched certs can lead to reclassification
• Include lab analysis confirming no added spirit (under 0.5% vol) and Brix value suitable for juice classification on commercial invoice
• Check for proper labeling as 'coconut water' not 'beverage' to avoid scrutiny; common pitfall is misdeclaring sweetened variants