Product classification
HS code for Vegetable juice: 2009.89
Juice, 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 matter.
Classification of vegetable juice under HS 2009.89
Vegetable juice (other than tomato juice) is classified under HS code 2009.89. 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 and vegetable juices that are unfermented and do not contain added spirit. Subheading 2009.89 is a "catch-all" for juices of a single fruit or vegetable that are not explicitly named in the preceding subheadings. The classification requires that the product retains the essential character of juice and has not been diluted or fortified to the point of becoming a beverage classified under heading 2202. To be classified here, the juice can be concentrated or in its natural state, and it may contain added sugar or other sweetening matter. However, if the juice is fermented or contains alcohol, it must be classified in Chapter 22. This specific code is used for a wide variety of modern health juices and vegetable extracts used in the beverage industry.
- Covers
- Carrot juice
- Beetroot juice
- Celery juice
- Spinach juice
- Kale juice
- Cucumber juice
- Also under 2009.89
- POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice
- Lakewood Organic Pure Tart Cherry Juice
- Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice
- Tropicana Pure Premium Pineapple Juice
Codes often confused with 2009.89
Common mistake. Vegetable juice is frequently misclassified under HS code 2009.50, which is specifically for tomato juice. It is also often confused with HS code 2104.10 (soups and broths) if the juice is savory or intended for cooking. Furthermore, if the juice is a mixture of different vegetables, it should be classified under 2009.90 rather than 2009.89.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200989 (the code used for vegetable juice), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200989 (the code used for vegetable juice) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 200989, not only vegetable juice.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $811M 18% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$539M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Poland $356M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $4.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 28% of world imports
- 2 China $498M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $345M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $4.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for vegetable juice
Brazil splits HS 2009.89 into 7 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2009.89.11Peach juice, Brix value 60 or more
- 2009.89.12Acerola juice
- 2009.89.13Passion fruit juice
- 2009.89.19Peach juice, Brix value under 60
- 2009.89.21Coconut water, Brix 7.4 or less
- 2009.89.22Coconut water, Brix over 7.4
- 2009.89.90Other single fruit or vegetable juices
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vegetable juice
What is the HS code for Vegetable juice?
The HS code for Vegetable juice is 200989 (Juice; 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 matter). The HS code for a single vegetable juice (excluding tomato) is 2009.89.
How do I classify Vegetable juice for customs?
Vegetable juice is classified under HS code 200989 — Juice; 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 matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What code is used for mixed vegetable juices?
Mixtures of vegetable juices are classified under HS code 2009.90, as 2009.89 is for single-source juices.
Which countries are the top exporters of vegetable juice (HS 200989)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200989 (the code used for vegetable juice) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($811M, 18% of world exports), Vietnam (about $539M) and Poland ($356M). World exports came to about $4.6B, 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 vegetable juice (HS 200989)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200989 (the code used for vegetable juice) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 28% of world imports), China ($498M) and Germany ($345M). World imports came to about $4.8B, 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 Vegetable juice the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200989 for Vegetable 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 vegetable juice in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 200989 into 7 NCM codes, so the right one for vegetable juice depends on the product's details: 2009.89.11 (Peach juice, Brix value 60 or more), 2009.89.12 (Acerola juice), 2009.89.13 (Passion fruit juice), 2009.89.19 (Peach juice, Brix value under 60), 2009.89.21 (Coconut water, Brix 7.4 or less), 2009.89.22 (Coconut water, Brix over 7.4), and more.