2009.49 - Other:

This HTS category, 2009.49, encompasses pineapple juices that do not meet the specific Brix value criteria outlined in its sibling category, 2009.41. Specifically, it covers pineapple juices where the Brix value exceeds 20. This serves as a residual category for pineapple juices that are not classified under the lower Brix value designation, ensuring all pineapple juices are appropriately accounted for within Chapter 20.

The distinction between 2009.49 and its sibling 2009.41 hinges directly on the measured sugar content, expressed as Brix. While 2009.41 is reserved for pineapple juices with a Brix value of 20 or less, this category, 2009.49, is for those with a Brix value greater than 20, indicating a higher concentration of dissolved solids, primarily sugars.

Within 2009.49, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification. The category 2009.49.20.00 distinguishes juices that are not concentrated or have a concentration degree of 3.5 or less, while 2009.49.40 serves as a broader "other" category for pineapple juices exceeding a Brix value of 20 that do not fall into the less concentrated sub-classification. These subcategories allow for more granular tracking and duty assessment based on the processing and concentration level of the pineapple juice.