About HS Code 200981
This category encompasses unfermented cranberry and lingonberry juices, whether or not sweetened, that do not contain added spirit. These juices occupy a niche but significant segment of the global beverage market, valued for their distinct tart flavors and perceived health benefits, particularly for urinary tract health. Importers are typically beverage companies, health food distributors, and specialty retailers in regions where these berries are not widely cultivated but demand exists. Exporters are primarily countries with native cranberry and lingonberry populations and established agricultural industries, such as the United States, Canada, and Nordic countries. Trade in these juices is influenced by harvest yields, consumer health trends, and the increasing demand for natural and functional beverages.
Products Under This Code
Cranberry juice concentrate, pure cranberry juice, sweetened cranberry juice, lingonberry juice, organic cranberry juice, cranberry juice blend base, frozen cranberry juice
Real World Examples
Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice, R.W. Knudsen Family Cranberry Juice, Santa Cruz Organic Cranberry Juice, IKEA Lingonberry Drink
Common Misclassification
This code may be confused with 200989 if other berry juices are included, or with 200990 if it's a mixed juice, as this code is specifically for cranberry and lingonberry.
Products Classified Under 2009.81
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
The United States and Canada are major producers and exporters of cranberry products, with significant imports by European countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 200981?
HS code 200981 covers: Juice; cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos); Iingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This category encompasses unfermented cranberry and lingonberry juices, whether or not sweetened, that do not contain added spirit. These juices occupy a niche but significant segment of the global beverage market, valued for their distinct tart flavors and perceived health benefits, particularly for urinary tract health. Importers are typically beverage companies, health food distributors, and specialty retailers in regions where these berries are not widely cultivated but demand exists. Exporters are primarily countries with native cranberry and lingonberry populations and established agricultural industries, such as the United States, Canada, and Nordic countries. Trade in these juices is influenced by harvest yields, consumer health trends, and the increasing demand for natural and functional beverages.
What products fall under HS code 200981?
Cranberry juice concentrate, pure cranberry juice, sweetened cranberry juice, lingonberry juice, organic cranberry juice, cranberry juice blend base, frozen cranberry juice
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200981?
This code may be confused with 200989 if other berry juices are included, or with 200990 if it's a mixed juice, as this code is specifically for cranberry and lingonberry.
How is HS code 200981 structured?
HS code 200981 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 (81) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.