About HS Code 200979
This HS code covers apple juice that has been concentrated to a Brix value exceeding 20, meaning it's a more potent form than standard juice, unfermented, and without added spirit. This product is a staple in the global food and beverage industry, primarily traded as an ingredient for reconstituting into juice, blending into other beverages, or as a natural sweetener in various food products like jams, jellies, and baked goods. Major importers are typically large beverage companies and food manufacturers in countries with high consumption of processed foods and drinks, such as the United States and Germany. Exporters are often countries with significant apple production and advanced processing capabilities, like China and Poland, which have invested heavily in juice concentrate production for international markets. Key things to know include the importance of Brix value for trade specifications and the impact of global apple harvests on pricing.
Products Under This Code
Apple juice concentrate, frozen apple juice concentrate, organic apple juice concentrate, clarified apple juice concentrate, cloudy apple juice concentrate, apple juice for blending, deionized apple juice concentrate
Real World Examples
Tree Top Apple Juice Concentrate, Welch's 100% Apple Juice (from concentrate), Minute Maid Apple Juice (from concentrate), Mott's Apple Juice (from concentrate)
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 200971 (apple juice, Brix not exceeding 20) if the concentration level is not accurately measured, or with 2204 (wine) if the product has undergone fermentation.
Products Classified Under 2009.79
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
China and Poland are major exporters of apple juice concentrate, while the United States and Germany are significant importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 200979?
HS code 200979 covers: Juice; apple, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This HS code covers apple juice that has been concentrated to a Brix value exceeding 20, meaning it's a more potent form than standard juice, unfermented, and without added spirit. This product is a staple in the global food and beverage industry, primarily traded as an ingredient for reconstituting into juice, blending into other beverages, or as a natural sweetener in various food products like jams, jellies, and baked goods. Major importers are typically large beverage companies and food manufacturers in countries with high consumption of processed foods and drinks, such as the United States and Germany. Exporters are often countries with significant apple production and advanced processing capabilities, like China and Poland, which have invested heavily in juice concentrate production for international markets. Key things to know include the importance of Brix value for trade specifications and the impact of global apple harvests on pricing.
What products fall under HS code 200979?
Apple juice concentrate, frozen apple juice concentrate, organic apple juice concentrate, clarified apple juice concentrate, cloudy apple juice concentrate, apple juice for blending, deionized apple juice concentrate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200979?
This code can be confused with 200971 (apple juice, Brix not exceeding 20) if the concentration level is not accurately measured, or with 2204 (wine) if the product has undergone fermentation.
How is HS code 200979 structured?
HS code 200979 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 (79) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.