2009.21 - Of a Brix value not exceeding 20:

This HTS category, 2009.21, specifically encompasses grapefruit juice and pomelo juice that have a Brix value not exceeding 20. The Brix scale is a measure of the total soluble solids in a liquid, primarily sugars. Therefore, this classification applies to juices where the sugar content is relatively low. These juices are unfermented and do not contain added spirit, but they may have sugar or other sweeteners added.

The primary distinction for 2009.21 lies in its Brix value threshold. Its sibling category, 2009.29 (Other), would cover grapefruit or pomelo juices with a Brix value exceeding 20. This means that the level of sweetness is the key differentiator between these two options at this particular level of the tariff schedule.

Within 2009.21, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the concentration and origin of the juice. Subcategory 2009.21.20.00 covers juice that is not concentrated and is derived from a liquid with a concentration of less than 1.5 degrees Brix before any correction. The other subcategory, 2009.21.40, would encompass other variations of grapefruit and pomelo juice that meet the Brix value not exceeding 20 but do not fit the specific criteria of 2009.21.20.00, such as concentrated juices or those made from a more concentrated base.