HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2009.81 – 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
HS code 2009.81 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for cranberry juice concentrate, pure cranberry juice, sweetened cranberry juice, lingonberry juice and organic cranberry juice.
What HS 2009.81 covers
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.
- Covers
- Cranberry juice concentrate
- Pure cranberry juice
- Sweetened cranberry juice
- Lingonberry juice
- Organic cranberry juice
- Cranberry juice blend base
- Frozen cranberry juice
- Examples
- Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice
- R.W. Knudsen Family Cranberry Juice
- Santa Cruz Organic Cranberry Juice
- IKEA Lingonberry Drink
Codes often confused with 2009.81
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 200981, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200981 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 Canada $90M 36% of world exports
- 2 United States $55M 22% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $26M 10% of world exports
World total: $251M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $47M 16% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $43M 15% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $24M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $298M 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 2009.81
Brazil does not split HS 2009.81: its NCM code is 2009.81.00.
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 2009.81
What is HS code 200981?
HS code 200981 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200981?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200981 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($90M, 36% of world exports), the United States ($55M) and the Netherlands ($26M). World exports came to about $251M, 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 200981?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200981 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($47M, 16% of world imports), the Netherlands ($43M) and the United Kingdom ($24M). World imports came to about $298M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200981?
In Brazil, HS code 200981 is NCM 2009.81.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.