Frozen Lemon Juice Concentrate

Frozen concentrated lemon juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20, obtained from single citrus fruit lemons, unfermented and without added spirit. Classified under HTS 2009.31.60.20 due to its frozen state, concentration, and low Brix value as per subheading notes for citrus juices.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.31.40.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If not frozen but refrigerated or unfrozen

Unfrozen concentrated lemon juice with Brix ≤20 falls under the non-frozen subheading, as freezing specifically dictates 2009.31.60.

2009.39.60.20Higher: 35% vs 25%

If Brix value exceeds 20

Higher Brix concentrated lemon juice shifts to 2009.39 per subheading notes defining Brix measurement.

2009.21Lower: 10% vs 25%

If mixture of citrus fruits rather than single lemon

Blended citrus juices like lemon-lime are classified under grapefruit/lime/other citrus mixtures, not single fruit lemon.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify Brix value with lab testing using a refractometer at 20°C to confirm ≤20 and avoid misclassification to higher Brix subheadings

Provide certificates of analysis showing no fermentation or added spirit, and detail concentration process to meet heading 2009 requirements

Ensure proper cold chain documentation during import to prevent thawing, which could reclassify it as non-frozen juice

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