Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Non-Frozen Orange Juice, Brix Value Not Exceeding 20 (HS 200912) totaled $71.6M in August 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of Non-Frozen Orange Juice, Brix Value Not Exceeding 20 paid $4.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.91% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Frozen Orange Juice, Brix Value Not Exceeding 20 imports of $71.6M in August 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $56.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataChilled, not-from-concentrate (NFC) orange juice with a Brix value at or below 20 occupies a distinct commercial niche from frozen concentrate, serving premium retail and foodservice channels that demand fresh-tasting, minimally processed juice. The US schedule includes lines for unconcentrated product (2009122500) and other not-frozen juice below 20 Brix (2009124500), with Brix measurement at the point of entry being a critical classification determinant. Brazil and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with Spain also a notable source for European-style NFC product. FDA prior notice and importer facility registration requirements apply, and cold-chain integrity documentation is often requested at the port of entry.
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187 import shipments a month
Brix value measures the dissolved sugar content of juice and determines whether a shipment falls under the not-exceeding-20 heading (200912) or the higher-Brix heading (200919). CBP may test Brix at the port of entry using a refractometer; if the measured value exceeds 20, the shipment is reclassified to the appropriate higher-Brix subheading, which can affect the applicable duty rate. Importers should obtain certified lab analysis from the exporter to support the declared Brix value.
Line 2009122500 covers juice that has not been concentrated at any stage — true NFC product — while 2009124500 captures other not-frozen juice below 20 Brix that may have been reconstituted or otherwise processed. The distinction matters commercially because NFC commands a premium and may face different labeling requirements under FDA juice HACCP regulations. Admissibility and classification are complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA for product-specific guidance.
Subheading 2 of 17 in heading 2009
Subheading 200912 · $71.6M of $349.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$71.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$10.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $737.2M of Non-Frozen Orange Juice, Brix Value Not Exceeding 20 and exported $127.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009122590 | Orang Juice Unfermntd not Froz not Concntrtd, NESOI | $64.8M | 7.01% | 97.61% | $4.5M |
| 2009124500 | Orange Juice, Unfermented, N/Frozen, NESOI,<20 Brix | $691K | 1.21% | 17.67% | $8K |
| 2009122510 | Orang Juice Unfrmntd not Froz not Concntrtd, Orgnic | $507K | 2.80% | 97.61% | $14K |
| 2009122500 | Orange Juice Unfermntd not Froz not Concentrtd Etc | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2009120000 | Orange Juice, Not/ Frozen, of A Brix Value < 20 | $10.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Brazil and Mexico together supply 97% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
3.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.91% of imports for consumption.