2009.31.40.00 - Not concentrated

This HTS classification, 2009.31.40.00, covers juices derived from a single type of citrus fruit that are not concentrated and have a Brix value not exceeding 20. The key characteristic here is the absence of concentration, meaning the juice has not undergone a process to remove water content. This category applies to juices such as single-fruit orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, or tangerine juices, provided they meet the specified Brix limit and do not contain added spirit.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 2009.31.60, which specifically covers concentrated juices of any other single citrus fruit. Concentration implies a reduction in water content, leading to a higher proportion of solids and a more intense flavor profile. Therefore, if a citrus juice has undergone such a water removal process, it would fall under the "concentrated" sibling category, even if its Brix value is also not exceeding 20 after potential rehydration.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under 2009.31.40.00. Classification into this specific code is determined by the single-fruit citrus origin, the non-concentrated state, and the Brix value of 20 or less. The presence of added sugar or other sweetening matter does not preclude classification in this category, as per the overarching chapter heading for fruit juices.