Concentrated Lemon Juice Brix 18

Concentrated lemon juice with Brix 18, produced by vacuum evaporation for use in beverages and cooking. Falls under HTS 2009.31.60.60 as 'other' concentrated juice of a single citrus fruit (lemon) with Brix ≤20. Unfermented, no added alcohol, suitable for dilution.

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.

2009.21.40Lower: 17.5% vs 25%

If not concentrated (single-strength)

Unconcentrated lime or lemon juice goes to 2009.21, while concentration via water reduction moves it to 2009.31.

3302.10.10Lower: 17.5% vs 25%

If for use in perfumery or flavoring rather than as food

Juices intended for non-food uses like scents fall under Chapter 33 for odoriferous mixtures.

2009.39Lower: 10% vs 25%

If blended with grapefruit juice

Any mixture with grapefruit changes it from single citrus 'other' to specific grapefruit-mixture subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include manufacturer's declaration of single fruit composition and Brix measurement to prevent disputes at entry

Ensure aseptic packaging documentation if applicable, as concentrates are prone to microbial checks by customs

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as single-strength; specify 'from concentrate' on invoices