Product classification
HS code for Grapefruit juice: 2009.21
Juice, grapefruit or pomelo, of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented, (not containing added spirit), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of grapefruit juice under HS 2009.21
Grapefruit juice is classified under HS code 2009.21, provided it has a Brix value not exceeding 20. Chapter 20 covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2009 is dedicated to 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 2009 is organized by the type of fruit and then by the Brix value. The Brix value is a measure of the soluble solids content (primarily sugar) in the juice. For grapefruit or pomelo juice, the 2009.21 subheading is used for standard-strength juices. If the juice is concentrated to the point where the Brix value exceeds 20, it moves to a different subheading. This classification applies to both chilled and shelf-stable juices, as long as they are not fermented and do not contain alcohol.
- Covers
- Pure grapefruit juice (Brix <= 20)
- Pomelo juice (Brix <= 20)
- Frozen grapefruit juice (unfermented)
- Grapefruit juice with added sugar
- Reconstituted grapefruit juice from concentrate
- Also under 2009.21
- Tropicana Grapefruit Juice
- Florida's Natural Grapefruit Juice
- Ocean Spray Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
Codes often confused with 2009.21
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is using HS code 2009.29, which is for grapefruit juice with a Brix value exceeding 20 (typically concentrates). Another error is classifying the product under 2202, which covers waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored. However, 2202 is for beverages that are not pure juice; if the product is 100% juice or juice with only sugar/sweeteners added, it must stay in 2009. If the juice contains added alcohol, it would be classified in Chapter 22 under fermented beverages.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200921 (the code used for grapefruit juice), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200921 (the code used for grapefruit juice) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, 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 200921, not only grapefruit juice.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $19M 23% of world exports
- 2 Israel $14M 17% of world exports
- 3 Spain $12M 15% of world exports
World total: $83M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $17M 16% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $17M 16% of world imports
- 3 China $13M 12% of world imports
World total: $107M 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
Brazil classifies grapefruit juice under NCM 2009.21.00: HS 2009.21 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
What is the HS code for Grapefruit juice?
The HS code for Grapefruit juice is 200921 (Juice; grapefruit or pomelo, of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented, (not containing added spirit), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter). The HS code for grapefruit juice with a Brix value of 20 or less is 2009.21.
How do I classify Grapefruit juice for customs?
Grapefruit juice is classified under HS code 200921 — Juice; grapefruit or pomelo, of a Brix value not 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 this code include juice with pulp?
Yes, the presence of pulp does not change the classification as long as it remains unfermented fruit juice.
Which countries are the top exporters of grapefruit juice (HS 200921)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200921 (the code used for grapefruit juice) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($19M, 23% of world exports), Israel ($14M) and Spain ($12M). World exports came to about $83M, 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 (HS 200921)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200921 (the code used for grapefruit juice) in UN Comtrade data were France ($17M, 16% of world imports), the Netherlands ($17M) and China ($13M). World imports came to about $107M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200921 for Grapefruit 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 grapefruit juice in Brazil?
In Brazil, grapefruit juice (HS 200921) is classified under NCM 2009.21.00.