Product classification
HS code for Grapefruit juice concentrate: 2009.29
Juice, grapefruit or pomelo, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of grapefruit juice concentrate under HS 2009.29
Grapefruit juice concentrate is classified under HS code 2009.29 according to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. Chapter 20 of the Harmonized System covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Specifically, heading 2009 is reserved for fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. The classification within this heading is determined by the type of fruit and the Brix value. For grapefruit juice, the code 2009.21 is used for products with a Brix value not exceeding 20. However, concentrate by definition has a significantly higher density and sugar concentration due to the removal of water, typically resulting in a Brix value exceeding 20, which necessitates the use of subheading 2009.29. This classification applies regardless of whether the product is frozen or liquid, provided it remains unfermented and lacks added alcohol.
- Covers
- Frozen grapefruit juice concentrate
- High-Brix grapefruit juice for industrial reconstitution
- De-aerated grapefruit juice concentrate
- Clarified grapefruit juice concentrate with Brix > 20
- Sweetened grapefruit juice concentrate
- Also under 2009.29
- Minute Maid Grapefruit Juice (from concentrate)
- various private label concentrated grapefruit juices
- industrial bulk grapefruit concentrate
Codes often confused with 2009.29
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing 2009.29 with 2009.21. The distinction relies entirely on the Brix value; if the juice is not concentrated and remains at a Brix level of 20 or less, it must be moved to 2009.21. Another common misclassification occurs with HS code 2106.90, which covers food preparations not elsewhere specified. If the grapefruit concentrate has been heavily modified with added vitamins, minerals, or complex flavoring systems beyond what is standard for juice, it may be viewed as a beverage base under 2106.90. Additionally, if the product has undergone fermentation, it would move to Chapter 22.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200929 (the code used for grapefruit juice concentrate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200929 (the code used for grapefruit juice concentrate) in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% 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 200929, not only grapefruit juice concentrate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $45M 30% of world exports
- 2 Israel $40M 27% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $31M 21% of world exports
World total: $149M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $41M 20% of world imports
- 2 Japan $41M 19% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $21M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $211M 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 grapefruit juice concentrate
Brazil classifies grapefruit juice concentrate under NCM 2009.29.00: HS 2009.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about grapefruit juice concentrate
What is the HS code for Grapefruit juice concentrate?
The HS code for Grapefruit juice concentrate is 200929 (Juice; grapefruit or pomelo, of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter). The standard HS code for grapefruit juice concentrate with a Brix value exceeding 20 is 2009.29.
How do I classify Grapefruit juice concentrate for customs?
Grapefruit juice concentrate is classified under HS code 200929 — Juice; grapefruit or pomelo, 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.
Does the addition of sugar change the HS code?
No, heading 2009 specifically allows for the addition of sugar or other sweetening matter without changing the primary classification, provided the product retains the character of fruit juice.
Which countries are the top exporters of grapefruit juice concentrate (HS 200929)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200929 (the code used for grapefruit juice concentrate) in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($45M, 30% of world exports), Israel ($40M) and the Netherlands ($31M). World exports came to about $149M, 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 grapefruit juice concentrate (HS 200929)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200929 (the code used for grapefruit juice concentrate) in UN Comtrade data were China ($41M, 20% of world imports), Japan ($41M) and the Netherlands ($21M). World imports came to about $211M, 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 Grapefruit juice concentrate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200929 for Grapefruit 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 grapefruit juice concentrate in Brazil?
In Brazil, grapefruit juice concentrate (HS 200929) is classified under NCM 2009.29.00.