Product classification
HS code for Pomelo 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 pomelo juice concentrate under HS 2009.29
Pomelo juice concentrate is classified under HS code 2009.29. This classification is part of Chapter 20, covering preparations of fruit and vegetables. Heading 2009 covers fruit and vegetable juices that are unfermented and alcohol-free. Subheading 2009.29 is specifically designated for grapefruit or pomelo juice with a Brix value exceeding 20. The Brix scale is used to measure the percentage of soluble solids in a liquid; a value over 20 indicates that the juice has undergone a concentration process, such as evaporation, vacuum distillation, or freeze-concentration, to remove water content. This results in a more viscous product intended for industrial use, such as a base for sodas, or for later reconstitution by adding water. The classification is determined by the Brix measurement at a standard temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. This distinction between single-strength juice and concentrate is vital for international trade, as concentrates are often subject to different duty rates and shipping regulations due to their higher density and value per unit of volume.
- Covers
- Frozen pomelo juice concentrate
- High-Brix pomelo syrup for beverage manufacturing
- Vacuum-evaporated pomelo juice
- Pomelo juice base for industrial food production
- Dehydrated pomelo juice (if not in powder form)
- 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. HS code 2009.21 is often used incorrectly for concentrates; it is strictly for juice with a Brix value of 20 or less. Another common misclassification is 2106.90 (Food preparations not elsewhere specified), which is sometimes used for flavored syrups that contain very little actual fruit juice or are heavily modified with artificial stabilizers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200929 (the code used for pomelo juice concentrate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200929 (the code used for pomelo 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 pomelo 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 pomelo juice concentrate
Brazil classifies pomelo 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 pomelo juice concentrate
What is the HS code for Pomelo juice concentrate?
The HS code for Pomelo 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).
How do I classify Pomelo juice concentrate for customs?
Pomelo 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.
What is the HS code for pomelo concentrate?
The HS code for pomelo juice concentrate (Brix value > 20) is 2009.29.
How is the Brix value determined for customs?
Customs authorities typically use a refractometer to measure the Brix value at a standard temperature of 20 degrees Celsius to verify the classification under 2009.29.
Which countries are the top exporters of pomelo juice concentrate (HS 200929)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200929 (the code used for pomelo 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 pomelo juice concentrate (HS 200929)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200929 (the code used for pomelo 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 Pomelo juice concentrate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200929 for Pomelo 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 pomelo juice concentrate in Brazil?
In Brazil, pomelo juice concentrate (HS 200929) is classified under NCM 2009.29.00.