Vitamin C Fortified Orange Juice
This is non-alcoholic orange juice fortified with added vitamin C, containing no more than 0.5% alcohol by volume, classified under HTS 2202.99.3500 as other fruit juices fortified with vitamins or minerals. It falls here because it is sweetened or flavored and not part of heading 2009's unfortified juices. The fortification distinguishes it from plain orange juice.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not fortified with vitamins or minerals
Unfortified orange juice, even sweetened, falls under heading 2009 for fruit juices without added vitamins/minerals.
If no orange juice base but other fruit/vegetable fortified
Fortified juices from other fruits/vegetables (not orange) go to the residual 'other' subheading in 2202.99.
If aerated and no fortification
Aerated waters with added sugar/flavor but no vitamins/minerals or juice base classify under aerated provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify alcoholic strength is ≤0.5% vol at 20°C with lab certification to avoid reclassification to alcoholic headings 2203-2208
• Include detailed ingredient labels showing fortification levels and ensure no fruit juice content exceeds exclusions in heading 2009
Related Products under HTS 2202.99.35.00
Electrolyte-Enhanced Orange Juice
Orange juice fortified with electrolytes (minerals like potassium, magnesium) and vitamins for hydration. HTS 2202.99.3500 applies to mineral-fortified orange juices. Meets non-alcoholic definition.
Probiotic Vitamin Orange Juice
Orange juice with added probiotics and vitamins, pasteurized for shelf-stability. Classified 2202.99.3500 if probiotics don't alter to food prep; fortification key. Non-alcoholic sweetened beverage.
Frozen Fortified Orange Juice Concentrate
Concentrated orange juice fortified with vitamins before freezing, reconstituted as beverage. Under 2202.99.3500 for other fortified forms. Distinguished from unfortified 2009 concentrates.
High-Pulp Vitamin C Orange Juice
Orange juice with high pulp content, fortified with extra vitamin C. HTS 2202.99.3500 as fortified other orange juice. Pulp doesn't affect classification.
Calcium-Enriched Orange Juice Drink
A fortified orange juice beverage with added calcium and vitamin D, sweetened for flavor, under 0.5% alcohol. Classified in 2202.99.3500 as other orange juice fortified with minerals/vitamins, separate from plain juices in 2009. The mineral fortification and sweetening matter qualify it here.
Multivitamin Fortified Pulp-Free Orange Juice
Pulp-free orange juice enhanced with a blend of vitamins A, C, and E, containing added sweetening matter. It meets HTS 2202.99.3500 criteria for fortified orange juice beverages not exceeding 0.5% alcohol. Excluded from 2009 due to fortification.