2009.41.40.20 - Frozen

This HTS category, 2009.41.40.20, specifically classifies frozen pineapple juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20, which is further designated as "Other" within this sub-level. The "Frozen" descriptor is critical, indicating that the product must be preserved through freezing, distinguishing it from chilled or ambient temperature juices. The Brix value of 20 or less signifies a relatively lower sugar concentration, impacting its taste and potential uses, such as for dilution or in beverage formulations where sweetness is controlled.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling, 2009.41.40.40, also described as "Other." While both fall under "Of a Brix value not exceeding 20," this specific sub-classification (20.20) is reserved for the frozen form. The sibling category likely encompasses other forms of pineapple juice meeting the Brix criteria but not explicitly frozen, such as refrigerated or room-temperature products. Therefore, the physical state (frozen) is the primary differentiator between these two seemingly similar "Other" designations.

As a leaf node, this category has no further subcategories. Its scope is therefore precisely defined by the combination of its description ("Frozen") and its position within the hierarchy, which specifies pineapple juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20. Classification within this code would therefore depend solely on confirming that the imported product is indeed frozen pineapple juice with a measured Brix value of 20 or less, and that it does not meet the criteria for any more specific preceding codes.