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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If papaya juice
Papaya juice is enumerated in 2009.89.70.60, superseding the 'other' provision.
If fresh mangosteens rather than juice
Fresh fruits are classified in Chapter 08 by type, not as processed juices.
If with added vitamins or fortified
Fortified juices become dietary supplements under 2106.90 if not principally juice.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure country of origin labeling; tropical fruit juices may trigger phytosanitary certificates
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as concentrate if single strength; provide density specs
• Register with FDA for juice safety; prior notice mandatory 72 hours before arrival
Related Products under HTS 2009.89.70.99
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'.
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.
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.