Chapter 20 covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants, including foods processed by vinegar preservation, sugar preservation, cooking, freezing, etc. This chapter does not include vegetables and fruit that have only undergone simple preservation treatment (classified under Chapters 7 and 8), nor does it include baked pastries (Chapter 19) or beverages (Chapter 22). The core characteristic is that they have undergone deep processing that changes the basic characteristics of the original product, such as jams, fruit juices, nut butters, etc. Heading 2009 specifically covers unfermented and non-alcoholic fruit juices (including grape juice) and vegetable juices, as well as mixtures of these juices. It covers juices obtained from fresh fruit or vegetables through pressing, extraction, or other processes, whether or not sweetened with sugar or other sweetening matter, and whether or not concentrated, frozen, or diluted. However, fermented or alcoholic fruit juices are classified under Chapter 22. 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: unfermented and non-alcoholic fruit juices and vegetable juices. Digits 5-6, 90, represent subheading 200990: other, i.e., mixed juices other than the specific fruit or vegetable juices listed in 200911 to 200979 (such as orange juice, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, tomato juice, etc.). Therefore, 200990 specifically refers to products made by mixing multiple fruit or vegetable juices that are not individually named in subheadings 2009.11 to 2009.79. This product is mixed juice, i.e., made by mixing two or more fruit juices or vegetable juices, and does not fall under any specific subheading for a single fruit or vegetable juice in 2009.11 to 2009.79. Since mixed juice has no individually named subheading, it is classified under 2009.90 'other'. If a certain component in the mixed juice exceeds a certain proportion, it may still be classified under the specific subheading for that component, but according to HS notes, mixed juice is generally classified under 2009.90.
Chapter
Chapter 20 covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants, including foods processed by vinegar preservation, sugar preservation, cooking, freezing, etc. This chapter does not include vegetables and fruit that have only undergone simple preservation treatment (classified under Chapters 7 and 8), nor does it include baked pastries (Chapter 19) or beverages (Chapter 22). The core characteristic is that they have undergone deep processing that changes the basic characteristics of the original product, such as jams, fruit juices, nut butters, etc.
Heading
Heading 2009 specifically covers unfermented and non-alcoholic fruit juices (including grape juice) and vegetable juices, as well as mixtures of these juices. It covers juices obtained from fresh fruit or vegetables through pressing, extraction, or other processes, whether or not sweetened with sugar or other sweetening matter, and whether or not concentrated, frozen, or diluted. However, fermented or alcoholic fruit juices are classified under Chapter 22.
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: unfermented and non-alcoholic fruit juices and vegetable juices. Digits 5-6, 90, represent subheading 200990: other, i.e., mixed juices other than the specific fruit or vegetable juices listed in 200911 to 200979 (such as orange juice, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, tomato juice, etc.). Therefore, 200990 specifically refers to products made by mixing multiple fruit or vegetable juices that are not individually named in subheadings 2009.11 to 2009.79.
Classification Basis
This product is mixed juice, i.e., made by mixing two or more fruit juices or vegetable juices, and does not fall under any specific subheading for a single fruit or vegetable juice in 2009.11 to 2009.79. Since mixed juice has no individually named subheading, it is classified under 2009.90 'other'. If a certain component in the mixed juice exceeds a certain proportion, it may still be classified under the specific subheading for that component, but according to HS notes, mixed juice is generally classified under 2009.90.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should include 'mixed juice' and the main ingredients, such as 'mixed juice (apple, orange, carrot)'. Ingredient content: List all types of fruit/vegetable juices and their respective percentages, as well as the content of added sugar, water, preservatives, and other auxiliary materials. Processing method: Explain the processing technology of the juice, such as pressing, concentration, reconstitution, sterilization, etc., and whether it has undergone fermentation or alcohol addition. Packaging specifications: Declare the packaging type and capacity, such as '250ml/can, 24 cans/carton', which affects classification and tax rates. Brand: Declare the brand of the commodity; if there is no brand, indicate 'unbranded'. Production date: Declare the production date or shelf life, used for food safety and customs supervision. Country of origin: Declare the country (region) of origin of the commodity, which affects tariffs and trade policy. Product name: Mixed juice (apple, orange, carrot); Ingredient content: apple juice 40%, orange juice 30%, carrot juice 20%, water 9%, white granulated sugar 1%; Processing method: pressing, concentration and reconstitution, pasteurization, unfermented; Packaging specifications: 250ml/can, 24 cans/carton; Brand: ABC; Production date: 2025-03-01; Country of origin: China. Failure to accurately declare the proportion of each ingredient, leading to classification errors. Mistakenly declaring fermented juice as unfermented, which should be classified under Chapter 22. Ignoring the concentration and reconstitution process, which may affect subheading determination.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should include 'mixed juice' and the main ingredients, such as 'mixed juice (apple, orange, carrot)'.
⚠️ Writing only 'juice' or 'mixed juice' without listing specific ingredients.
Ingredient content
List all types of fruit/vegetable juices and their respective percentages, as well as the content of added sugar, water, preservatives, and other auxiliary materials.
⚠️ Failing to indicate the proportion of each ingredient, or omitting additives.
Processing method
Explain the processing technology of the juice, such as pressing, concentration, reconstitution, sterilization, etc., and whether it has undergone fermentation or alcohol addition.
⚠️ Failing to indicate whether it is concentrated and reconstituted or whether it is fermented.
Packaging specifications
Declare the packaging type and capacity, such as '250ml/can, 24 cans/carton', which affects classification and tax rates.
⚠️ Writing only 'carton-packed' without providing specific specifications.
Brand
Declare the brand of the commodity; if there is no brand, indicate 'unbranded'.
⚠️ Confusing brand with trademark or spelling errors.
Production date
Declare the production date or shelf life, used for food safety and customs supervision.
⚠️ Incorrect format or not provided.
Country of origin
Declare the country (region) of origin of the commodity, which affects tariffs and trade policy.
⚠️ Filling in the trading country instead of the country of origin.
Example： Product name: Mixed juice (apple, orange, carrot); Ingredient content: apple juice 40%, orange juice 30%, carrot juice 20%, water 9%, white granulated sugar 1%; Processing method: pressing, concentration and reconstitution, pasteurization, unfermented; Packaging specifications: 250ml/can, 24 cans/carton; Brand: ABC; Production date: 2025-03-01; Country of origin: China.
Common Mistakes：
Failure to accurately declare the proportion of each ingredient, leading to classification errors.
Mistakenly declaring fermented juice as unfermented, which should be classified under Chapter 22.
Ignoring the concentration and reconstitution process, which may affect subheading determination.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the HS notes and subheading structure. 2009.90 applies to mixed juices not named in 2009.11 to 2009.79. When determining, it is necessary to confirm: 1) the product is unfermented, non-alcoholic juice; 2) it is made by mixing two or more fruit/vegetable juices; 3) no single component meets the naming standard of a specific subheading (e.g., orange juice content exceeding 50% may still be classified under 2009.11). If a certain component in the mixed juice is dominant and that component has a specific subheading, it may be preferentially classified under that subheading. 200911 Frozen orange juice: 200911 is frozen orange juice. If orange juice is the main component in the mixed juice and it is frozen, it may be classified under this code, but 200990 is mixed juice, not single orange juice. 200979 Other apple juice: 200979 is apple juice. If apple juice is dominant in the mixed juice and no other juice is mixed in, it should be classified under this code, but 200990 is a mixture. 220290 Other non-alcoholic beverages: 220290 is beverages, generally referring to juice drinks that can be directly consumed after dilution, while 200990 is concentrated or undiluted juice that requires further processing. 200799 Other jams, fruit jellies: 200799 is jam, a product made from fruit cooked with sugar, while 200990 is juice, with different form and processing. Is it unfermented and non-alcoholic? Is it made by mixing two or more fruit/vegetable juices? Does no single component meet the standard of a specific subheading? Has it been concentrated or diluted? Is the packaging suitable for direct consumption?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the HS notes and subheading structure. 2009.90 applies to mixed juices not named in 2009.11 to 2009.79. When determining, it is necessary to confirm: 1) the product is unfermented, non-alcoholic juice; 2) it is made by mixing two or more fruit/vegetable juices; 3) no single component meets the naming standard of a specific subheading (e.g., orange juice content exceeding 50% may still be classified under 2009.11). If a certain component in the mixed juice is dominant and that component has a specific subheading, it may be preferentially classified under that subheading.
Confused Codes：
200911 - Frozen orange juice
200911 is frozen orange juice. If orange juice is the main component in the mixed juice and it is frozen, it may be classified under this code, but 200990 is mixed juice, not single orange juice.
200979 - Other apple juice
200979 is apple juice. If apple juice is dominant in the mixed juice and no other juice is mixed in, it should be classified under this code, but 200990 is a mixture.
220290 - Other non-alcoholic beverages
220290 is beverages, generally referring to juice drinks that can be directly consumed after dilution, while 200990 is concentrated or undiluted juice that requires further processing.
200799 - Other jams, fruit jellies
200799 is jam, a product made from fruit cooked with sugar, while 200990 is juice, with different form and processing.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it unfermented and non-alcoholic?
✓ Is it made by mixing two or more fruit/vegetable juices?
✓ Does no single component meet the standard of a specific subheading?
✓ Has it been concentrated or diluted?
✓ Is the packaging suitable for direct consumption?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between mixed juice and juice drinks? Mixed juice (200990) generally refers to pure juice or concentrated juice, without large amounts of added water or sugar, requiring dilution before consumption; while juice drinks (220290) are beverages that have been diluted and can be directly consumed, possibly containing a small amount of juice. The two differ in processing depth and ingredients, and classification should be determined based on juice content and whether it can be directly consumed. How to inquire about the import tax rate for mixed juice? The tax rate must be determined based on the country of origin, trade agreements, and the latest customs announcements. It is recommended to inquire through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window, entering HS code 200990 and the country of origin to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Note that tax rates may change, and the rate at the time of declaration shall prevail. If a certain component in mixed juice exceeds 50%, is it still classified under 200990? Not necessarily. According to HS notes, if a certain component is dominant in the mixed juice and that component has a specific subheading (such as orange juice 200911), it may be preferentially classified under that subheading. However, if after mixing it has lost the basic characteristics of a single juice, it is still classified under 200990. It is recommended to provide ingredient proportions for customs determination. When declaring mixed juice, must the ingredient content be accurate to the percentage? Yes, ingredient content is key to classification. The percentage of each juice and additive should be accurately declared, with errors within a reasonable range. Concealment or misreporting may lead to classification errors, supplementary tax payments, or penalties. Are the HS codes for concentrated mixed juice and reconstituted mixed juice the same? Generally the same, both classified under 200990, because the subheading does not distinguish between concentrated and reconstituted. However, if concentrated juice has changed its characteristics after being reconstituted with water, it may affect classification. The processing method must be indicated when declaring. Does the presence of vegetable juice in mixed juice affect classification? No, 200990 covers mixtures of fruit juice and vegetable juice. As long as it meets the conditions of being unfermented and non-alcoholic, mixed fruit and vegetable juice is still classified under 200990. How should the HS code be declared for cross-border e-commerce retail mixed juice? Cross-border e-commerce retail imports also need to be declared according to HS codes. Mixed juice is classified under 200990, and detailed information such as ingredients and packaging must be provided. Note the differences between personal items and goods declaration, and it is recommended to consult a customs broker. If preservatives are added to mixed juice, does it change the HS code? Adding preservatives does not affect classification, as long as the main characteristics remain mixed juice. However, if a large amount of preservatives or other ingredients are added to make it another product (such as jam), the classification may change. Additives should be truthfully declared.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between mixed juice and juice drinks?
A: Mixed juice (200990) generally refers to pure juice or concentrated juice, without large amounts of added water or sugar, requiring dilution before consumption; while juice drinks (220290) are beverages that have been diluted and can be directly consumed, possibly containing a small amount of juice. The two differ in processing depth and ingredients, and classification should be determined based on juice content and whether it can be directly consumed.
Q: How to inquire about the import tax rate for mixed juice?
A: The tax rate must be determined based on the country of origin, trade agreements, and the latest customs announcements. It is recommended to inquire through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window, entering HS code 200990 and the country of origin to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Note that tax rates may change, and the rate at the time of declaration shall prevail.
Q: If a certain component in mixed juice exceeds 50%, is it still classified under 200990?
A: Not necessarily. According to HS notes, if a certain component is dominant in the mixed juice and that component has a specific subheading (such as orange juice 200911), it may be preferentially classified under that subheading. However, if after mixing it has lost the basic characteristics of a single juice, it is still classified under 200990. It is recommended to provide ingredient proportions for customs determination.
Q: When declaring mixed juice, must the ingredient content be accurate to the percentage?
A: Yes, ingredient content is key to classification. The percentage of each juice and additive should be accurately declared, with errors within a reasonable range. Concealment or misreporting may lead to classification errors, supplementary tax payments, or penalties.
Q: Are the HS codes for concentrated mixed juice and reconstituted mixed juice the same?
A: Generally the same, both classified under 200990, because the subheading does not distinguish between concentrated and reconstituted. However, if concentrated juice has changed its characteristics after being reconstituted with water, it may affect classification. The processing method must be indicated when declaring.
Q: Does the presence of vegetable juice in mixed juice affect classification?
A: No, 200990 covers mixtures of fruit juice and vegetable juice. As long as it meets the conditions of being unfermented and non-alcoholic, mixed fruit and vegetable juice is still classified under 200990.
Q: How should the HS code be declared for cross-border e-commerce retail mixed juice?
A: Cross-border e-commerce retail imports also need to be declared according to HS codes. Mixed juice is classified under 200990, and detailed information such as ingredients and packaging must be provided. Note the differences between personal items and goods declaration, and it is recommended to consult a customs broker.
Q: If preservatives are added to mixed juice, does it change the HS code?
A: Adding preservatives does not affect classification, as long as the main characteristics remain mixed juice. However, if a large amount of preservatives or other ingredients are added to make it another product (such as jam), the classification may change. Additives should be truthfully declared.
⚠️ 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.