Product classification
HS code for Orange juice: 2009.12
Juice, orange, not frozen, of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of orange juice under HS 2009.12
Orange juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20 is classified under HS code 2009.12. Chapter 20 of the Harmonized System covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2009 is dedicated to fruit juices and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit. Subheading 2009.12 specifically identifies orange juice that is not frozen and maintains a Brix value of 20 or less. This classification is determined by the physical state (liquid, not frozen) and the sugar content density (Brix). If the juice is freshly squeezed and bottled for immediate consumption without being concentrated or frozen, it fits this category. The inclusion of added sugar or other sweetening matter does not change this classification, provided the Brix threshold is not exceeded. The classification is also independent of the presence of pulp or the method of pasteurization used to stabilize the product for transport.
- Covers
- Freshly squeezed orange juice (not frozen)
- Pasteurized orange juice
- Reconstituted orange juice (if Brix is 20 or less)
- Orange juice with added sugar or sweeteners
- NFC (Not From Concentrate) orange juice
- Blood orange juice
- Also under 2009.12
- Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice
- Simply Orange Juice
- Florida's Natural Orange Juice
- Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice
- Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company Orange Juice
Codes often confused with 2009.12
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 2009.11, which is reserved exclusively for frozen orange juice. Another common error is using 2009.19, which applies to orange juice with a Brix value exceeding 20 (concentrated). Additionally, if the product contains added water or is a mixture of orange juice with other fruit juices, it may be classified under 2202.99 as a beverage or 2009.90 as a juice mixture, depending on the proportions and ingredients.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200912 (the code used for orange juice), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200912 (the code used for orange juice) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 200912, not only orange juice.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $1.3B 41% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $451M 15% of world exports
- 3 Spain $326M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.0B 30% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $408M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $355M 10% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 orange juice
Brazil classifies orange juice under NCM 2009.12.00: HS 2009.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about orange juice
What is the HS code for Orange juice?
The HS code for Orange juice is 200912 (Juice; orange, not frozen, 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 non-frozen orange juice with a Brix value of 20 or less is 2009.12.
How do I classify Orange juice for customs?
Orange juice is classified under HS code 200912 — Juice; orange, not frozen, 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.
Is orange juice with pulp classified differently?
No, the presence or absence of pulp does not change the HS code classification under heading 2009.
Which countries are the top exporters of orange juice (HS 200912)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200912 (the code used for orange juice) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($1.3B, 41% of world exports), the Netherlands ($451M) and Spain ($326M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 orange juice (HS 200912)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200912 (the code used for orange juice) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 30% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($408M) and France ($355M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 Orange juice the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200912 for Orange 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 orange juice in Brazil?
In Brazil, orange juice (HS 200912) is classified under NCM 2009.12.00.