Chapter 20 covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants, including preparations made with vinegar or acetic acid, preparations made by non-vinegar methods, jams, fruit jellies, fruit purees, fruit pastes, fruit juices, vegetable juices, etc. Products of this chapter are generally processed and preserved, such as frozen, canned, concentrated or fermented, but do not include fresh fruit of Chapter 8 or fresh vegetables of Chapter 7. Heading 2009 covers unfermented and non-alcoholic fruit juices and vegetable juices, including grape juice, apple juice, orange juice, etc. These juices may be concentrated, diluted, sweetened with sugar or other sweetening matter, but must not contain alcohol or be fermented. Under this heading, they are subdivided by type of fruit or vegetable; grape juice corresponds to 2009.61 to 2009.69. The first 2 digits 20 represent Chapter 20: preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants. The 3rd-4th digits 09 represent heading 2009: unfermented and non-alcoholic fruit juices and vegetable juices. The 5th-6th digits 61 represent subheading 2009.61: grape juice, including grape must, with a Brix value not exceeding 30. The 5th digit 6 indicates grape juice, and the 6th digit 1 indicates a Brix value not exceeding 30. If the Brix value exceeds 30, it is classified under 2009.69. The product is grape juice, which is a fruit juice, and is unfermented and non-alcoholic, with a Brix value not exceeding 30, so it is classified under 2009.61. If the Brix value exceeds 30, it should be classified under 2009.69; if it has been fermented or has alcohol added, it is classified under Chapter 22.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared product, such as "grape juice" or "concentrated grape juice". Ingredient Content: Indicate the proportions of grape juice content, water, sugar and other ingredients. Brix Value: Declare the Brix value of the grape juice to determine the subheading. Packaging Specifications: Indicate the packaging type and net weight, such as "200-liter aseptic bag" or "1-liter carton". Brand: Declare the brand of the product; if there is no brand, indicate "none". Production Date: Indicate the production date or batch number. Country of Origin: Declare the country of origin of the product. Product Name: Concentrated Grape Juice; Ingredient Content: 100% grape juice; Brix Value: 25; Packaging Specifications: 200-liter aseptic bag; Brand: ABC; Production Date: 2025-01-01; Country of Origin: Chile. Failure to declare the Brix value, resulting in inability to determine the subheading. Fermented grape juice incorrectly declared as 2009.61, when it should actually be classified under Chapter 22. Ignoring packaging specifications, affecting customs statistics and inspection.

The core basis for classification is: 1. The product is grape juice; 2. It is unfermented and non-alcoholic; 3. The Brix value does not exceed 30. This conforms to the description of heading 2009 and subheading 2009.61 of Chapter 20 of the Import and Export Tariff. 2009.69 Grape juice, with a Brix value exceeding 30: The Brix value is the key difference; if it exceeds 30, it is classified under 2009.69; if it does not exceed 30, it is classified under 2009.61. 2204.21 Wine: Wine is fermented and contains alcohol, whereas 2009.61 is unfermented and non-alcoholic grape juice. 2009.71 Apple juice: The type of fruit is different; apple juice is classified under 2009.71, and grape juice under 2009.61. 2009.90 Mixed fruit juice: Mixed fruit juice is classified under 2009.90, while single grape juice is classified under 2009.61. Is it unfermented and non-alcoholic? Is the Brix value not exceeding 30? Is it only grape juice, not mixed with other fruit juices? Is the packaging suitable for non-retail? Are complete declaration elements provided?

How do I look up the HS code for grape juice? First determine that the product is grape juice, unfermented and non-alcoholic. Then select the subheading based on the Brix value: if it does not exceed 30, classify under 2009.61; if it exceeds 30, classify under 2009.69. You may consult the Import and Export Tariff or use the customs classification inquiry system. How is the Brix value measured? The Brix value is measured using a refractometer and represents the percentage concentration of sucrose. For grape juice, it is usually tested during production and marked on the label or test report. An accurate value must be provided at the time of declaration. Are concentrated grape juice and regular grape juice classified the same? The key factor for classification is the Brix value, not whether it is concentrated. If after concentration the Brix value exceeds 30, it is classified under 2009.69; if it does not exceed 30, it is classified under 2009.61. If sugar is added to grape juice, does it affect classification? Adding sugar may change the Brix value, but classification is still based on the actual Brix value. If the Brix value after adding sugar exceeds 30, it is classified under 2009.69; otherwise, it is classified under 2009.61. Under which code should fermented grape juice be classified? Fermented grape juice already falls within the scope of wine and should be classified under Chapter 22. The specific subheading is determined based on alcohol concentration, etc., such as 2204.21. How do you distinguish grape juice from grape beverage? Grape juice generally refers to pure fruit juice or concentrated juice, while grape beverage may contain large amounts of water, sugar and additives, with low juice content. If the juice content in the beverage is low, it may be classified under Chapter 22. What are common errors in declaration? Common errors include: failure to provide the Brix value, incorrectly declaring as wine, ignoring packaging specifications, false brand declaration, etc. These may lead to classification errors or customs clearance delays. How is the country of origin of grape juice determined? The country of origin is determined based on the place where the grapes are grown, harvested and processed. If the grapes are grown in Country A and processed into juice there, the country of origin is Country A. A certificate of origin must be provided.