Aseptic Lemon Juice Concentrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
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