HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2009.29 – 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 2009.29 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for concentrated grapefruit juice, frozen concentrated pomelo juice, industrial grapefruit juice base and high-Brix pink grapefruit concentrate.
What HS 2009.29 covers
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.
- Covers
- Concentrated grapefruit juice
- Frozen concentrated pomelo juice
- Industrial grapefruit juice base
- High-Brix pink grapefruit concentrate
- Examples
- Minute Maid Grapefruit Juice (from concentrate)
- various private label concentrated grapefruit juices
- industrial bulk grapefruit concentrate
Codes often confused with 2009.29
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 200929, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200929 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $45M 30% of world exports
- 2 Israel $40M 27% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $31M 21% of world exports
World total: $149M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $41M 20% of world imports
- 2 Japan $41M 19% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $21M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $211M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2009.29
Brazil does not split HS 2009.29: its NCM code is 2009.29.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 20.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2009.29
What is HS code 200929?
HS code 200929 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200929?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200929 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($45M, 30% of world exports), Israel ($40M) and the Netherlands ($31M). World exports came to about $149M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 200929?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200929 in UN Comtrade data were China ($41M, 20% of world imports), Japan ($41M) and the Netherlands ($21M). World imports came to about $211M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200929?
In Brazil, HS code 200929 is NCM 2009.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.