2009.89.65.30 - Certified organic

This HTS category, 2009.89.65.30, specifically classifies certified organic tart cherry juice. It encompasses juice derived exclusively from tart cherries that has been certified as organic according to recognized organic certification standards. This designation is crucial for importers and exporters to declare compliance with organic regulations, impacting duties and import eligibility. The juice itself is unfermented, does not contain added spirit, and may or may not include added sugar or other sweetening matter, consistent with the broader scope of Chapter 20 and heading 2009.

This specific subheading is distinguished from its sibling, 2009.89.65.40 ("Other"), by the explicit "Certified organic" attribute. While both fall under "Tart cherry juice," the .30 code requires verified organic status. Therefore, any tart cherry juice that is not certified organic would be classified under the "Other" sibling category. The "Other" category within 2009.89.65 serves as a catch-all for tart cherry juices that do not meet the specific criteria of the "Certified organic" designation.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification ends with the explicit identification of certified organic tart cherry juice. This level of detail ensures that only juice meeting both the tart cherry origin and the certified organic standard is captured under this specific HTS code, facilitating precise customs declarations and accurate tariff application.