Vitamin C Fortified Orange Juice
A non-alcoholic beverage made from single-strength orange juice fortified with added vitamin C, not from concentrate exceeding 1.5 degrees. It falls under HTS 2202.99.3000 as a fruit juice fortified with vitamins, distinct from concentrated juices in heading 2009.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from concentrate with degree ≥1.5
Concentrated orange juices, even fortified, shift to Chapter 20 under heading 2009 for fruit juices.
If not fortified with vitamins or minerals
Unfortified orange juice beverages classify under the general 'other' non-alcoholic beverages subheading.
If presented as sweetened waters or aerated
Orange-flavored waters with added sugar but minimal juice content fall under sweetened waters.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify juice concentration is below 1.5° Brix via lab analysis before correction to avoid reclassification to heading 2009
• Include certificates of analysis showing vitamin fortification levels and non-alcoholic status (<0.5% ABV)
• Label products clearly with nutritional facts to comply with FDA requirements for fortified beverages
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Calcium-Enriched Single Strength Orange Juice
Single-strength orange juice fortified with calcium minerals, frozen or not, with concentration under 1.5 degrees. Classified in 2202.99.3000 for non-concentrated, fortified fruit juices in non-alcoholic beverages.
Multivitamin Fortified Pulp-Free Orange Juice
Pulp-free orange juice from fresh fruit, fortified with multiple vitamins like A, C, and D, not from highly concentrated juice. HTS 2202.99.3000 covers such fortified non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages.
Iron-Fortified Organic Orange Juice
Organic single-strength orange juice fortified with iron minerals, concentration below 1.5 degrees, certified organic. Fits 2202.99.3000 for fortified non-concentrate fruit juices in beverages.
Vitamin D Enhanced Fresh Orange Juice
Fresh-squeezed style orange juice enhanced with vitamin D, not from concentrate over 1.5 degrees. Classified under 2202.99.3000 as a fortified fruit juice beverage.
Zinc-Boosted Low-Acid Orange Juice
Low-acid orange juice fortified with zinc for nutritional enhancement, from juice under 1.5 concentration. HTS 2202.99.3000 applies to such mineral-fortified non-alcoholic juices.
Fortified Blood Orange Juice
Single-strength blood orange juice fortified with vitamins, concentration not exceeding 1.5 degrees. Falls under 2202.99.3000 for colored variety fortified fruit juices.