Chapter 20 covers 'preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants', including plant products processed by pickling in vinegar, candying, cooking, freezing, juicing, etc. This chapter does not include fresh fruit subjected only to simple preservation (Chapter 8) or nuts subjected only to roasting or baking (except for certain headings of Chapter 20). The core characteristic is deep processing that changes the basic characteristics of the original product, such as fruit juice, jam, canned goods, etc. Heading 2009 specifically covers 'fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit', covering juices obtained from fresh fruit or vegetables by pressing, extraction or other processes, whether or not containing added sugar, concentrated or frozen. However, it does not include fermented beverages (Chapter 22) or fruit juice beverages with added spirit. The first 2 digits '20' represent Chapter 20: preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants. Digits 3-4 '09' represent heading 2009: fruit juices and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit. Digits 5-6 '29' represent subheading 200929: other grapefruit juice. Among these, '29' is the subheading sequence number, indicating all grapefruit juice other than 200921 (grapefruit juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20) and 200929 (other), i.e., grapefruit juice with a Brix value exceeding 20 or other grapefruit juice not otherwise specified. The product is grapefruit juice and does not fall within the category of Brix value ≤ 20 (i.e., 200921), therefore it is classified under 200929. If it were other fruit juice, it would be classified under other subheadings of 2009; if it were fermented or spirit-added grapefruit juice, it would be classified under Chapter 22; if it were grapefruit essential oil, it would be classified under Chapter 33.
Chapter
Chapter 20 covers 'preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants', including plant products processed by pickling in vinegar, candying, cooking, freezing, juicing, etc. This chapter does not include fresh fruit subjected only to simple preservation (Chapter 8) or nuts subjected only to roasting or baking (except for certain headings of Chapter 20). The core characteristic is deep processing that changes the basic characteristics of the original product, such as fruit juice, jam, canned goods, etc.
Heading
Heading 2009 specifically covers 'fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit', covering juices obtained from fresh fruit or vegetables by pressing, extraction or other processes, whether or not containing added sugar, concentrated or frozen. However, it does not include fermented beverages (Chapter 22) or fruit juice beverages with added spirit.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits '20' represent Chapter 20: preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants. Digits 3-4 '09' represent heading 2009: fruit juices and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit. Digits 5-6 '29' represent subheading 200929: other grapefruit juice. Among these, '29' is the subheading sequence number, indicating all grapefruit juice other than 200921 (grapefruit juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20) and 200929 (other), i.e., grapefruit juice with a Brix value exceeding 20 or other grapefruit juice not otherwise specified.
Classification Basis
The product is grapefruit juice and does not fall within the category of Brix value ≤ 20 (i.e., 200921), therefore it is classified under 200929. If it were other fruit juice, it would be classified under other subheadings of 2009; if it were fermented or spirit-added grapefruit juice, it would be classified under Chapter 22; if it were grapefruit essential oil, it would be classified under Chapter 33.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should indicate 'grapefruit juice' and whether it is concentrated, whether sugar is added, etc. Ingredient Content: Indicate the percentage of grapefruit juice, and whether water, sugar, preservatives, etc. are added. Brix Value: A key indicator used to distinguish 200921 from 200929; a specific numerical value must be provided. Packaging Specifications: Such as bottled, canned, barreled, etc., as well as net weight and unit packaging capacity. Brand: If there is a brand, the brand name must be declared; if there is no brand, indicate 'none'. Production Date: Used for shelf life and food safety supervision, in the format of year-month-day. Shelf Life: The shelf life period calculated from the production date, such as 12 months. Product Name: Grapefruit juice (reconstituted from concentrate); Ingredient Content: 100% grapefruit juice, no added sugar; Brix Value: 25; Packaging Specifications: 1 liter/bottle, 12 bottles/carton; Brand: XXX; Production Date: 2025-01-01; Shelf Life: 12 months. Failing to provide the Brix value, resulting in the inability to distinguish 200921 from 200929. Incorrectly declaring sweetened grapefruit juice as unsweetened, affecting classification. Incorrectly classifying fermented grapefruit juice under 2009, when it should actually be classified under 2206.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should indicate 'grapefruit juice' and whether it is concentrated, whether sugar is added, etc.
⚠️ Writing only 'fruit juice' or 'pomelo juice' without specifying the grapefruit variety.
Ingredient Content
Indicate the percentage of grapefruit juice, and whether water, sugar, preservatives, etc. are added.
⚠️ Failing to indicate the content of added sugar or incorrectly declaring concentrated juice as pure juice.
Brix Value
A key indicator used to distinguish 200921 from 200929; a specific numerical value must be provided.
⚠️ Failing to provide the Brix value or providing an incorrect value.
Packaging Specifications
Such as bottled, canned, barreled, etc., as well as net weight and unit packaging capacity.
⚠️ Writing only 'boxed' without specifying the inner packaging.
Brand
If there is a brand, the brand name must be declared; if there is no brand, indicate 'none'.
⚠️ Confusing the brand with the manufacturer or failing to declare it.
Production Date
Used for shelf life and food safety supervision, in the format of year-month-day.
⚠️ Writing only the month or year.
Shelf Life
The shelf life period calculated from the production date, such as 12 months.
⚠️ Failing to provide or providing an incorrect period.
Example： Product Name: Grapefruit juice (reconstituted from concentrate); Ingredient Content: 100% grapefruit juice, no added sugar; Brix Value: 25; Packaging Specifications: 1 liter/bottle, 12 bottles/carton; Brand: XXX; Production Date: 2025-01-01; Shelf Life: 12 months.
Common Mistakes：
Failing to provide the Brix value, resulting in the inability to distinguish 200921 from 200929.
Incorrectly declaring sweetened grapefruit juice as unsweetened, affecting classification.
Incorrectly classifying fermented grapefruit juice under 2009, when it should actually be classified under 2206.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) whether the commodity is grapefruit juice; 2) whether it is unfermented and not containing added spirit; 3) whether the Brix value exceeds 20. If the Brix value ≤ 20, it is classified under 200921; otherwise, it is classified under 200929. It should also be confirmed that both not-from-concentrate juice and reconstituted from concentrate juice are classified under 2009, but concentrated juice may involve different declaration elements. 200921 Grapefruit juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20: Brix value ≤ 20, whereas 200929 is for Brix value > 20 or other not otherwise specified. The core difference lies in the sugar content threshold. 200931 Lemon juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20: Different fruit types; 200931 is lemon juice, 200929 is grapefruit juice. 220299 Other non-alcoholic beverages: 220299 is for fermented or spirit-added beverages, whereas 2009 is for unfermented pure fruit juice. 200989 Other fruit juice: 200989 covers other fruit juices such as mango, pineapple, etc., whereas 200929 specifically refers to grapefruit juice. Is it clearly grapefruit juice? Is it unfermented and not containing added spirit? Does the Brix value exceed 20? Is sugar or other sweeteners added? Is the packaging suitable for direct consumption?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) whether the commodity is grapefruit juice; 2) whether it is unfermented and not containing added spirit; 3) whether the Brix value exceeds 20. If the Brix value ≤ 20, it is classified under 200921; otherwise, it is classified under 200929. It should also be confirmed that both not-from-concentrate juice and reconstituted from concentrate juice are classified under 2009, but concentrated juice may involve different declaration elements.
Confused Codes：
200921 - Grapefruit juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20
Brix value ≤ 20, whereas 200929 is for Brix value > 20 or other not otherwise specified. The core difference lies in the sugar content threshold.
200931 - Lemon juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20
Different fruit types; 200931 is lemon juice, 200929 is grapefruit juice.
220299 - Other non-alcoholic beverages
220299 is for fermented or spirit-added beverages, whereas 2009 is for unfermented pure fruit juice.
200989 - Other fruit juice
200989 covers other fruit juices such as mango, pineapple, etc., whereas 200929 specifically refers to grapefruit juice.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it clearly grapefruit juice?
✓ Is it unfermented and not containing added spirit?
✓ Does the Brix value exceed 20?
✓ Is sugar or other sweeteners added?
✓ Is the packaging suitable for direct consumption?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 200929? You can check through the 'Import and Export Tariff' on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, or use the 'Customs Classification Pre-ruling' service. The tariff rate varies depending on the country of origin, trade agreements (such as RCEP), and annual adjustments. It is recommended to refer to the latest tariff schedule. How does the Brix value affect classification after grapefruit juice is concentrated? The concentration process increases the Brix value. If the Brix value after concentration is > 20, it is classified under 200929; if ≤ 20, it is classified under 200921. The actual measured value must be provided at the time of declaration. Is grapefruit juice with added sugar still classified under 200929? Yes, as long as it is unfermented and not containing added spirit, the addition of sugar does not affect classification under 2009, but the sugar addition must be indicated in the declaration elements. If spirit is added, it is classified under Chapter 22. How to distinguish grapefruit juice from pomelo juice in HS codes? Grapefruit and pomelo are different fruits. Grapefruit juice is classified under 2009.29, while pomelo juice is generally classified under 2009.89 (other fruit juice). The accurate product name must be provided at the time of declaration. Does grapefruit juice sold through cross-border e-commerce retail apply to 200929? Yes, as long as the commodity is unfermented grapefruit juice, regardless of packaging size, it is classified under 200929. However, it should be noted that the tax policies for cross-border e-commerce retail imports differ from those for general trade. What inspection and quarantine requirements are needed for exports under 200929? Exported grapefruit juice must comply with the standards of the destination country, and generally requires health certificates, certificates of origin, etc. For specifics, consult the local customs. If the grapefruit juice is frozen, does the code change? Freezing does not affect classification; it is still classified under 200929. However, the 'frozen' status must be indicated at the time of declaration for customs supervision. How is the Brix value measured? What proof is required at the time of declaration? The Brix value is measured using a refractometer. At the time of declaration, a test report or a composition statement issued by the manufacturer is usually required. Customs may require sampling and testing.
Q: How to inquire about the import tariff rate for 200929?
A: You can check through the 'Import and Export Tariff' on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, or use the 'Customs Classification Pre-ruling' service. The tariff rate varies depending on the country of origin, trade agreements (such as RCEP), and annual adjustments. It is recommended to refer to the latest tariff schedule.
Q: How does the Brix value affect classification after grapefruit juice is concentrated?
A: The concentration process increases the Brix value. If the Brix value after concentration is > 20, it is classified under 200929; if ≤ 20, it is classified under 200921. The actual measured value must be provided at the time of declaration.
Q: Is grapefruit juice with added sugar still classified under 200929?
A: Yes, as long as it is unfermented and not containing added spirit, the addition of sugar does not affect classification under 2009, but the sugar addition must be indicated in the declaration elements. If spirit is added, it is classified under Chapter 22.
Q: How to distinguish grapefruit juice from pomelo juice in HS codes?
A: Grapefruit and pomelo are different fruits. Grapefruit juice is classified under 2009.29, while pomelo juice is generally classified under 2009.89 (other fruit juice). The accurate product name must be provided at the time of declaration.
Q: Does grapefruit juice sold through cross-border e-commerce retail apply to 200929?
A: Yes, as long as the commodity is unfermented grapefruit juice, regardless of packaging size, it is classified under 200929. However, it should be noted that the tax policies for cross-border e-commerce retail imports differ from those for general trade.
Q: What inspection and quarantine requirements are needed for exports under 200929?
A: Exported grapefruit juice must comply with the standards of the destination country, and generally requires health certificates, certificates of origin, etc. For specifics, consult the local customs.
Q: If the grapefruit juice is frozen, does the code change?
A: Freezing does not affect classification; it is still classified under 200929. However, the 'frozen' status must be indicated at the time of declaration for customs supervision.
Q: How is the Brix value measured? What proof is required at the time of declaration?
A: The Brix value is measured using a refractometer. At the time of declaration, a test report or a composition statement issued by the manufacturer is usually required. Customs may require sampling and testing.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.