2009.71.00.00 - Of a Brix value not exceeding 20

This HTS classification, 2009.71.00.00, specifically covers apple juice that has a Brix value not exceeding 20. The Brix scale is a measure of dissolved solids in a liquid, primarily sugars. Therefore, this category is intended for apple juices that are relatively low in sugar content. This would include 100% pure apple juice without added sugars, or apple juice where any added sweeteners do not result in a Brix value greater than 20. The juice must also be unfermented and contain no added spirit.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 2009.79.00, which encompasses "Other" apple juices. The key difference lies in the sugar content, as indicated by the Brix value. While 2009.71.00.00 is for apple juices with a Brix value up to and including 20, the "Other" category would capture apple juices with a Brix value exceeding 20, which typically indicates the presence of higher natural sugar content or significant amounts of added sugar.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 2009.71.00.00 is determined solely by the type of juice (apple) and its measured Brix value not exceeding 20, alongside the requirements of being unfermented and without added spirit, as defined by the broader Chapter 20.