2009.41.40 - Other

This HTS category, 2009.41.40, encompasses pineapple juice that is not concentrated or has a degree of concentration not exceeding 3.5, and whose Brix value does not exceed 20. This means it includes ready-to-drink pineapple juices or those with a minimal level of concentration for storage or transport. It specifically applies to such pineapple juices when they do not fall under the "Not concentrated, or having a degree of concentration of not more than 3.5" classification (2009.41.20.00), suggesting it might capture a broader interpretation of "not concentrated" or specific nuances in concentration measurement not covered by the sibling.

The primary distinction lies in the specific treatment or form of the pineapple juice. While the sibling category focuses on the degree of concentration as a defining factor, this category, as an "Other" designation, serves as a catch-all for pineapple juices meeting the Brix value requirement but not fitting the precise definition of the sibling.

Within this "Other" category, further subdivisions exist to provide greater specificity. The subcategories, 2009.41.40.20 (Frozen) and 2009.41.40.40 (Other), allow for the classification of pineapple juice based on its physical state at the time of import or export. The "Frozen" subcategory clearly identifies juice that has undergone a freezing process, while the "Other" subcategory captures any remaining forms not explicitly defined by the frozen classification.