2009.39 - Other:

This HTS category, 2009.39, encompasses juices derived from single citrus fruits other than those specifically defined by their Brix value in a sibling category. It includes a broad range of citrus juices where the Brix value, a measure of soluble solids content, is not the primary defining characteristic for classification. Examples would typically include juices from oranges, lemons, grapefruits, limes, or mandarins, where the juice is unfermented and has no added spirit, though it may contain added sugar or other sweetening matter.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 2009.31, by the absence of a specified Brix value limitation. While 2009.31 specifically covers citrus juices with a Brix value not exceeding 20, this category, 2009.39, captures all other single citrus fruit juices, regardless of their soluble solids content. This broad inclusion ensures that all single citrus fruit juices not meeting the specific criteria of 2009.31 are appropriately classified.

Within this category, further distinctions are made to facilitate precise classification. Subcategories, such as "Lime" and "Other," allow for more granular identification based on the specific type of citrus fruit or for juices that do not fit into pre-defined fruit-specific subheadings. This hierarchical structure ensures that importers and customs officials can accurately identify and classify the diverse range of single citrus fruit juices entering commerce.