2009.89.65.15 - Certified organic

This HTS classification, 2009.89.65.15, specifically covers **certified organic tart cherry juice concentrate**. The "certified organic" designation is a crucial criterion, indicating that the production and processing of the tart cherry juice concentrate adhere to organic farming and handling standards as verified by a recognized certifying body. This means the cherries used were grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, and the concentrate has been processed in a manner that maintains its organic integrity.

At this level, the primary distinction is between different forms or types of tart cherry juice concentrate. While this specific code is for the certified organic variety, its sibling category, 2009.89.65.20, encompasses "Other" tart cherry juice concentrate. This implies that the non-organic or uncertified varieties of tart cherry juice concentrate, or those not meeting specific organic certification requirements, would fall under the sibling classification.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification within 2009.89.65.15 is definitive once the product is identified as tart cherry juice concentrate and confirmed to meet the criteria for certified organic status. This highlights the importance of accurate documentation and certification when importing or exporting such products.