Brine-Preserved Lemons
Lemons preserved in brine solution to prevent spoilage during shipping from production areas. The brining makes them unsuitable for direct consumption until rinsed and processed further. Fits HTS 0812.90.2000 as citrus fruit provisionally preserved per chapter requirements.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for fresh lemons without any preservative treatment
Untreated fresh lemons classified as fresh citrus under heading 0805.
If citrus juice extracted and preserved
Preserved citrus juices fall under Chapter 20 prepared foodstuffs.
If vegetables mixed with citrus and provisionally preserved
Mixed vegetable/fruit provisions go to Chapter 07 if vegetables predominate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab analysis showing high salt content proving unsuitability for immediate consumption
• Label shipments clearly as 'provisionally preserved - not for direct consumption' to prevent CBP reclassification
• Maintain chain of custody records from treatment to ensure no additional processing occurred
Related Products under HTS 0812.90.20.00
Sulfur-Preserved Oranges
Oranges treated with sulfur dioxide gas for provisional preservation during transport and storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to the preservative treatment and require further processing. Classified under HTS 0812.90.2000 as provisionally preserved citrus fruit per Chapter Note to heading 0812.
Preservative Solution Tangerines
Tangerines (mandarins) stored in sulfur water or other preservative solutions for provisional preservation. Remains unpeeled and unsuitable for immediate consumption in preserved state. HTS 0812.90.2000 applies to all such treated citrus fruit.
Sulfur Water Treated Kumquats
Whole kumquats preserved in sulfur water solution for temporary storage and transport. Treatment prevents spoilage but requires further preparation before consumption. Classified as citrus fruit under HTS 0812.90.2000.
Provisionally Preserved Clementines
Clementines treated with preservative solutions to ensure quality during overseas shipment. Unsuitable for immediate consumption due to treatment residue and processing needs. HTS 0812.90.2000 covers all such citrus.
Gas-Preserved Mixed Citrus
Mixture of oranges, lemons, and grapefruit treated with sulfur dioxide gas for bulk preservation. Combination treatment maintains fruit integrity during long transport but prevents fresh consumption. Fits HTS 0812.90.2000 as other citrus.
Industrial Brine Oranges
Oranges in heavy brine solution destined for industrial juice processing plants. High salinity ensures preservation during bulk shipping from groves. HTS 0812.90.2000 classification for provisionally preserved citrus.