2009.49.40 - Other

This category, HTS 2009.49.40, specifically covers "Other" pineapple juices that do not fall under the more granular classification of 2009.49.20.00. This implies that the pineapple juice classified here is either concentrated to a degree exceeding 3.5 (as determined before correction to the nearest 0.5 degree) or is not subject to specific concentration-based distinctions. The "Other" designation serves as a residual category for unfermented pineapple juice, not containing added spirit, but potentially including added sugar or other sweetening matter, that doesn't fit a more precise description.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 2009.49.20.00, which is reserved for pineapple juices that are either not concentrated or have a degree of concentration of 3.5 or less. Therefore, if the pineapple juice in question exhibits a concentration higher than this threshold, it would fall under the current HTS code 2009.49.40.

Within this "Other" category, two subcategories exist to further refine the classification. HTS 2009.49.40.20 encompasses frozen pineapple juice, distinguishing it based on its physical state. The remaining pineapple juices that are neither concentrated beyond the specified limit nor frozen would be classified under HTS 2009.49.40.40, which is also designated as "Other." This hierarchical structure allows for precise classification based on the form and concentration of the pineapple juice.