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