About HS Code 200969
This HS code encompasses unfermented grape juice with a Brix value exceeding 30, indicating a concentrated form. Concentrated grape juice is a significant commodity in the global food and beverage industry, primarily used as an industrial ingredient. It serves multiple purposes: for reconstituting ready-to-drink grape juices, as a natural sweetener, a colorant, and a base for various other beverages and food products. Countries with large grape harvests and advanced processing infrastructure, such as Chile, Argentina, and the USA, are major exporters. Importers are typically large-scale beverage manufacturers, food processors, and industrial buyers globally. The high Brix value is a critical factor for customs classification and trade, reflecting its concentrated nature, which offers advantages in terms of shipping efficiency and extended shelf life.
Products Under This Code
Concentrated grape juice, frozen concentrated white grape juice, industrial red grape juice concentrate, grape juice sweetener
Real World Examples
Welch's Grape Juice Concentrate (industrial), various bulk grape juice concentrates for food manufacturing, private label concentrated grape juice
Common Misclassification
The key differentiator from 200961 is the Brix value, indicating a concentrated product. It should also not be confused with grape must for wine production (220430), even if concentrated.
Products Classified Under 2009.69
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
Chile, Argentina, and the USA are leading exporters of concentrated grape juice, supplying global food and beverage manufacturers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 200969?
HS code 200969 covers: Juice; grape, of a Brix value exceeding 30, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This HS code encompasses unfermented grape juice with a Brix value exceeding 30, indicating a concentrated form. Concentrated grape juice is a significant commodity in the global food and beverage industry, primarily used as an industrial ingredient. It serves multiple purposes: for reconstituting ready-to-drink grape juices, as a natural sweetener, a colorant, and a base for various other beverages and food products. Countries with large grape harvests and advanced processing infrastructure, such as Chile, Argentina, and the USA, are major exporters. Importers are typically large-scale beverage manufacturers, food processors, and industrial buyers globally. The high Brix value is a critical factor for customs classification and trade, reflecting its concentrated nature, which offers advantages in terms of shipping efficiency and extended shelf life.
What products fall under HS code 200969?
Concentrated grape juice, frozen concentrated white grape juice, industrial red grape juice concentrate, grape juice sweetener
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200969?
The key differentiator from 200961 is the Brix value, indicating a concentrated product. It should also not be confused with grape must for wine production (220430), even if concentrated.
How is HS code 200969 structured?
HS code 200969 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 (69) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.