Bulk Frozen Lemon Juice for Beverages from Japan
Industrial bulk frozen lemon juice, 100% from lemons, unfermented, no spirit added, for lemonade production. HTS 2009.39.60.20 covers frozen lemon juice as other single citrus fruit juice. Excludes cooked or high-dry-weight products per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated containers (reefers) and bill of lading notations for frozen status to prevent duty disputes on spoilage
• Declare exact Brix if applicable, though not required for this subheading, to preempt mixture claims