About HS Code 200929
HS code 200929 covers unfermented grapefruit or pomelo juice with a Brix value exceeding 20, indicating a more concentrated form. This product is a vital commodity in the industrial food and beverage sector, often traded as frozen concentrate to reduce shipping costs and extend shelf life. It serves as an ingredient for reconstituting ready-to-drink juices, as a flavor enhancer in other beverages, or in various food applications. Countries like Brazil and the USA, with their vast citrus processing capabilities, are major exporters. Importers are typically large beverage manufacturers and food processors in regions without extensive citrus production. Understanding the Brix value is paramount for trade, as it directly impacts product specifications, reconstitution ratios, and customs valuation, making it a key factor for buyers and sellers in the global supply chain.
Products Under This Code
Concentrated grapefruit juice, frozen concentrated pomelo juice, industrial grapefruit juice base, high-Brix pink grapefruit concentrate
Real World Examples
Minute Maid Grapefruit Juice (from concentrate), various private label concentrated grapefruit juices, industrial bulk grapefruit concentrate
Common Misclassification
This code is differentiated from 200921 by its higher Brix value, signifying a concentrated product. It should also not be confused with 200939, which covers other concentrated single citrus juices.
Products Classified Under 2009.29
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Brazil and the USA are leading exporters of concentrated grapefruit and pomelo juice, primarily supplying industrial markets globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 200929?
HS code 200929 covers: Juice; grapefruit or pomelo, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. HS code 200929 covers unfermented grapefruit or pomelo juice with a Brix value exceeding 20, indicating a more concentrated form. This product is a vital commodity in the industrial food and beverage sector, often traded as frozen concentrate to reduce shipping costs and extend shelf life. It serves as an ingredient for reconstituting ready-to-drink juices, as a flavor enhancer in other beverages, or in various food applications. Countries like Brazil and the USA, with their vast citrus processing capabilities, are major exporters. Importers are typically large beverage manufacturers and food processors in regions without extensive citrus production. Understanding the Brix value is paramount for trade, as it directly impacts product specifications, reconstitution ratios, and customs valuation, making it a key factor for buyers and sellers in the global supply chain.
What products fall under HS code 200929?
Concentrated grapefruit juice, frozen concentrated pomelo juice, industrial grapefruit juice base, high-Brix pink grapefruit concentrate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200929?
This code is differentiated from 200921 by its higher Brix value, signifying a concentrated product. It should also not be confused with 200939, which covers other concentrated single citrus juices.
How is HS code 200929 structured?
HS code 200929 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (20) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.