Pomegranate Juice
Pure pomegranate juice, unfermented and without added spirit, containing added sugar for sweetness. It falls under HTS 2009.89.70.99 as juice of a single fruit (pomegranate) not specifically named elsewhere in heading 2009, described as 'other fruit juice, other'.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Brix value exceeds 5.5°
Higher sugar content juices are classified separately under subheading 2009.89.25 based on Brix measurement.
If described as guava juice
Guava juice has its own specific subheading 2009.89.70.10 within the 'other' fruit juice category.
If flavored or mixed with non-juice ingredients
Products with added flavors or non-fruit ingredients become food preparations under Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value if over 5.5° to avoid reclassification under 2009.89.25; provide lab analysis certificates
• Ensure labeling specifies single fruit content and no added alcohol; common pitfall is misdeclaring blended juices
• Use FDA prior notice for juice imports; check for pasteurization documentation to meet food safety standards
Related Products under HTS 2009.89.70.99
Passion Fruit Juice
Unfermented passion fruit juice with added sweetening matter, suitable for retail. Classified in 2009.89.70.99 as 'other' single fruit juice not enumerated in prior subheadings of 2009.89.
Black Currant Juice
Single fruit black currant juice, unfermented, with added sugar, packaged for retail. It is an 'other' fruit juice under HTS 2009.89.70.99 as not matching specific fruit subheadings.
Starfruit Juice
Pure starfruit (carambola) juice, unfermented without added spirit, with sweetening matter. Falls into the residual 'other' fruit juice subheading 2009.89.70.99.
Elderberry Juice
Unfermented elderberry juice with added sugar, for retail consumption. Classified as 'other' single fruit juice in HTS 2009.89.70.99.
Feijoa Juice
Single fruit feijoa (pineapple guava) juice, unfermented with added sweetening, not containing spirit. Residual classification in 2009.89.70.99 as other fruit juice.
Kumquat Juice
Unfermented kumquat juice with added sugar, single fruit origin. Fits 'other' fruit juice under HTS 2009.89.70.99.