Product classification
HS code for Cranberry juice: 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.
Classification of cranberry juice under HS 2009.81
Cranberry juice is classified under HS code 200981. This code is situated within Chapter 20, which deals with preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2009 is dedicated to fruit juices and vegetable juices that are unfermented and do not contain added spirit. The classification applies whether or not the juice contains added sugar or other sweetening matter. Subheading 200981 is specifically for juice derived from cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos) and lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea). The HS system classifies juices based on the fruit of origin and the Brix value (sugar content), though for cranberry juice, the specific fruit origin is the primary determinant for this subheading. The juice can be in a concentrated form or ready for consumption, provided it maintains the essential character of cranberry juice. If the product is a mixture of different juices where cranberry is not the sole or dominant component by volume, it may be classified under the \"mixtures of juices\" subheading (200990). This code is crucial for applying food safety standards and trade tariffs specific to fruit preparations. It excludes beverages that are merely cranberry-flavored but contain little to no actual juice, which would fall under Chapter 22.
- Covers
- Pure cranberry juice, unfermented
- Concentrated cranberry juice
- Sweetened cranberry juice without alcohol
- Lingonberry juice
- Also under 2009.81
- 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 220299, which covers non-alcoholic beverages that are not 100% juice or are water-based drinks with juice flavoring. If the juice content is below a certain threshold (often 100% for the purposes of heading 2009, depending on local customs rulings), it may be moved to Chapter 22. Another error is using 200990 for pure cranberry juice; 200990 is reserved for mixtures of different juices.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200981 (the code used for cranberry juice), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200981 (the code used for cranberry juice) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 200981, not only cranberry juice.
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 cranberry juice
Brazil classifies cranberry juice under NCM 2009.81.00: HS 2009.81 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cranberry juice
What is the HS code for Cranberry juice?
The HS code for Cranberry juice is 200981 (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). The HS code for cranberry and lingonberry juice is 200981.
How do I classify Cranberry juice for customs?
Cranberry juice is classified under HS code 200981 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include cranberry juice blends?
No, blends or mixtures of cranberry juice with other juices (like apple or grape) are classified under HS code 200990.
Which countries are the top exporters of cranberry juice (HS 200981)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200981 (the code used for cranberry juice) 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 cranberry juice (HS 200981)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200981 (the code used for cranberry juice) 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.
Is the HS code for Cranberry juice the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200981 for Cranberry juice 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 cranberry juice in Brazil?
In Brazil, cranberry juice (HS 200981) is classified under NCM 2009.81.00.