Product classification

HS code for Lingonberry 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 lingonberry juice under HS 2009.81

Lingonberry juice is classified under HS code 2009.81. This code is part of Chapter 20, which 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. Within this heading, the HS system specifically groups cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos) and lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) juices together under subheading 2009.81. The juice can be concentrated or non-concentrated, and it may contain added sugar or other sweetening matter. However, to remain in this classification, the juice must not be fermented and must not contain any added alcohol. The classification is based on the botanical origin of the fruit and the state of the final liquid product.

Covers
  • Pure lingonberry juice (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)
  • Concentrated lingonberry juice
  • Lingonberry juice with added sugar or sweeteners
  • Frozen lingonberry juice (unfermented)
  • Blended juices where lingonberry is the primary component by volume
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. Lingonberry juice is sometimes misclassified under 2009.89, which is the category for "other" fruit juices. However, because 2009.81 explicitly mentions lingonberry, it takes precedence. Another common error is classification under 2202.99, which covers water-based beverages containing fruit juice. If the product is diluted with water or contains other additives that change its character from "juice" to a "beverage," it moves to Chapter 22. Furthermore, if the juice has undergone fermentation, it would be classified under heading 2204, 2205, or 2206 depending on the alcohol content and process.

2009.89Juice; of any single fruit, nut or vegetable n.e.c. in heading no. 2009, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter2202.99Non-alcoholic beverages; other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 200922.04Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading no. 200922.05Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances22.06Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)

Top exporters and importers of HS 200981 (the code used for lingonberry juice), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200981 (the code used for lingonberry 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 lingonberry juice.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Canada $90M
  2. 2 United States $55M
  3. 3 Netherlands $26M

World total: $251M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $47M
  2. 2 Netherlands $43M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $24M

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 lingonberry juice

Brazil classifies lingonberry 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 lingonberry juice

What is the HS code for Lingonberry juice?

The HS code for Lingonberry 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 specific HS code for lingonberry juice is 2009.81.

How do I classify Lingonberry juice for customs?

Lingonberry 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 apply to lingonberry jam?

No, lingonberry jam is classified under HS code 2007.99, as it is a cooked preparation (jam, fruit jelly, or marmalade) rather than a juice.

Which countries are the top exporters of lingonberry juice (HS 200981)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200981 (the code used for lingonberry 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 lingonberry juice (HS 200981)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 200981 (the code used for lingonberry 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 Lingonberry juice the same in all countries?

The base HS code 200981 for Lingonberry 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 lingonberry juice in Brazil?

In Brazil, lingonberry juice (HS 200981) is classified under NCM 2009.81.00.