Product classification
HS code for Apple juice concentrate: 2009.79
Juice, apple, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of apple juice concentrate under HS 2009.79
HS code 200979 specifically classifies apple juice concentrate. The defining characteristics for this classification are its origin from apples, its unfermented state, the absence of added spirit, and a Brix value exceeding 20. The Brix value is a measure of the soluble solids content, primarily sugars, and a value above 20 indicates that the juice has been concentrated, distinguishing it from single-strength juice. The phrase "whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter" allows for variations in product formulation, accommodating both unsweetened and sweetened concentrates. This code is part of Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants.
- Covers
- Frozen apple juice concentrate
- Aseptic apple juice concentrate
- Clarified apple juice concentrate
- Cloudy apple juice concentrate
- Apple juice concentrate with added sugar
- Apple juice concentrate without added sugar
- Organic apple juice concentrate
- Also under 2009.79
- Tree Top Apple Juice Concentrate
- Welch's 100% Apple Juice (from concentrate)
- Minute Maid Apple Juice (from concentrate)
- Mott's Apple Juice (from concentrate)
Codes often confused with 2009.79
Common mistake. A common point of confusion is with single-strength apple juice. HS code 200971 is designated for apple juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20, which is the key differentiator from concentrate. If the apple juice has undergone fermentation, transforming it into an alcoholic beverage like cider, it would be classified under codes such as 220600, not under fruit juice codes. Fresh apples, the raw material, are classified under 080810. Concentrates of other single fruits, even if they have a Brix value exceeding 20, would fall under different codes, such as 200989 for other fruit juices. It is crucial to verify the Brix value and the absence of fermentation and added spirit.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200979 (the code used for apple juice concentrate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200979 (the code used for apple juice concentrate) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 200979, not only apple juice concentrate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $597M 24% of world exports
- 2 Poland $503M 20% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $413M 17% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $575M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $312M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $143M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 apple juice concentrate
Brazil classifies apple juice concentrate under NCM 2009.79.00: HS 2009.79 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about apple juice concentrate
What is the HS code for Apple juice concentrate?
The HS code for Apple juice concentrate is 200979 (Juice; apple, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter). The HS code for apple juice concentrate, characterized by a Brix value exceeding 20, being unfermented, and without added spirit, is 200979.
How do I classify Apple juice concentrate for customs?
Apple juice concentrate is classified under HS code 200979 — Juice; apple, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does "Brix value exceeding 20" signify for apple juice concentrate?
A Brix value exceeding 20 indicates that the apple juice has been concentrated, meaning a significant portion of its water content has been removed, resulting in a higher concentration of soluble solids, primarily natural sugars.
Which countries are the top exporters of apple juice concentrate (HS 200979)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200979 (the code used for apple juice concentrate) in UN Comtrade data were China ($597M, 24% of world exports), Poland ($503M) and Türkiye ($413M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 apple juice concentrate (HS 200979)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200979 (the code used for apple juice concentrate) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($575M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($312M) and the United Kingdom ($143M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Apple juice concentrate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200979 for Apple juice concentrate is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for apple juice concentrate in Brazil?
In Brazil, apple juice concentrate (HS 200979) is classified under NCM 2009.79.00.