Concentrated Lemon Juice from China
Frozen concentrated lemon juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20, derived from single citrus fruit, unfermented and without added spirit. Classified under HTS 2009.31.60 as concentrated juice of other single citrus fruit due to its concentration process and Brix specification. Ideal for beverage reconstitution or culinary use.
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
• Verify Brix value with lab testing using refractometer at 20°C to confirm ≤20 and avoid reclassification to higher Brix subheadings
• Provide certificate of analysis showing unfermented status and no added spirit; ensure FDA prior notice for food safety compliance
• Label containers clearly with concentration ratio and reconstitution instructions to prevent customs disputes on 'concentrated' status