Product classification
HS code for Tomato juice: 2009.50
Juice, tomato, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of tomato juice under HS 2009.50
Tomato juice is classified under HS code 2009.50. This code is part of Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2009 is 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. Sub-heading 2009.50 is specifically for tomato juice. To be classified here, the dry weight content of the tomato juice must be less than 7%. This technical threshold is crucial because it distinguishes juice from concentrates or purees. The juice can be chilled or non-frozen, and it may contain added salt, spices, or sweetening agents, provided it retains the essential character of a juice. This classification is used by customs to apply specific agricultural duties and to monitor the trade of vegetable-based beverages. The unfermented nature of the product is a requirement; if fermented, it would move to Chapter 22.
- Covers
- Canned tomato juice
- Bottled tomato juice for retail
- Tomato juice with added salt or celery salt
- Unfermented tomato juice in bulk containers
- Also under 2009.50
- Campbell's Tomato Juice
- V8 Original 100% Vegetable Juice (if primarily tomato)
- Sacramento Tomato Juice
Codes often confused with 2009.50
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 2002.90, which covers tomato puree and paste. The distinction is based on the dry weight content; if the tomato preparation has a dry weight of 7% or more, it is classified under 2002 rather than 2009.50. Additionally, tomato-based sauces like ketchup are classified under 2103.20, as they contain additional flavoring agents and are used as condiments rather than beverages.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200950 (the code used for tomato juice), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200950 (the code used for tomato juice) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 13% 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 200950, not only tomato juice.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $26M 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $16M 16% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $8.3M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $98M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $10M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $7.7M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Germany $7.2M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $78M 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 tomato juice
Brazil classifies tomato juice under NCM 2009.50.00: HS 2009.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tomato juice
What is the HS code for Tomato juice?
The HS code for Tomato juice is 200950 (Juice; tomato, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter). The HS code for tomato juice with a dry weight content of less than 7% is 2009.50.
How do I classify Tomato juice for customs?
Tomato juice is classified under HS code 200950 — Juice; tomato, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What happens if the tomato juice has more than 7% dry weight?
If the dry weight content is 7% or higher, the product is classified as tomato puree or concentrate under HS code 2002.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of tomato juice (HS 200950)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200950 (the code used for tomato juice) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($26M, 26% of world exports), Italy ($16M) and Mexico ($8.3M). World exports came to about $98M, 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 tomato juice (HS 200950)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200950 (the code used for tomato juice) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($10M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($7.7M) and Germany ($7.2M). World imports came to about $78M, 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 Tomato juice the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200950 for Tomato 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 tomato juice in Brazil?
In Brazil, tomato juice (HS 200950) is classified under NCM 2009.50.00.