9902.01.14 - Coconut water juice blends, not from concentrate, packaged for retail sale (provided for in subheading 2009.90.40).
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS Code 9902.01.14 specifically addresses coconut water juice blends that are not derived from concentrate and are packaged for direct sale to consumers. This classification is situated within Chapter 99, which pertains to temporary legislation and special provisions, indicating that these blends may be subject to specific trade agreements or import restrictions. The description explicitly references its provision under subheading 2009.90.40, which generally covers "Other fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not spirituous, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter."
This particular code distinguishes itself from the numerous other sibling categories at the HTS Database Root level, which primarily cover a vast array of goods from live animals to agricultural products and manufactured items. Unlike the broad categories of raw materials or basic commodities found elsewhere, 9902.01.14 focuses on a processed beverage product with specific attributes: it is a blend, contains coconut water as a primary component, is not concentrated, and is prepared for retail.
As this HTS code is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code is therefore definitive for eligible coconut water juice blends. Importers should ensure that the product meets the "not from concentrate" and "packaged for retail sale" criteria to correctly apply this temporary or special provision, as outlined by its placement in Chapter 99 and its referenced primary HTS subheading.