Aseptic Lemon Juice Concentrate from China
Aseptic-packed concentrated lemon juice with Brix ≤20, suitable for beverage manufacturing, preserved without refrigeration. Classified under HTS 2009.31.60.40 as 'other' concentrated lemon juice from single citrus fruit, unfermented. Aseptic processing maintains purity without added spirit.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include aseptic processing certification and Brix measurement to comply with 2009 subheading notes
• Label clearly as concentrated to prevent confusion with retail single-strength juices; declare exact Brix on entry
• Watch for FDA prior notice requirements for juice imports; pitfall is inadequate microbial testing docs