NFC Lemon Juice Concentrate from Germany
Not-from-concentrate style lemon juice concentrate processed to retain fresh taste, Brix ≤20, for premium beverages. Falls under HTS 2009.31.60.40 as other concentrated lemon juice, unfermented single citrus. NFC processing preserves natural profile without fermentation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document NFC process to confirm no reconstitution from essence; test Brix precisely
• Avoid retail packaging claims that suggest single-strength; bulk import only for this code
• FDA juice HACCP plan mandatory; pitfall is missing microbial log reduction evidence