Frozen Lemon Juice Concentrate
Pure frozen lemon juice concentrate derived from single citrus fruit, unfermented with no added spirit, suitable for beverage reconstitution or culinary use. Classified under HTS 2009.39.60.20 as frozen juice of lemons, a specific other citrus fruit, not meeting homogenized infant food criteria. It meets chapter note requirements for unfermented juices under heading 2009.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not frozen but unfrozen lemon juice
Frozen specifically directs to 2009.39.60; unfrozen lemon juice falls under other subheadings in 2009.39.40 for non-frozen citrus.
If blended with non-citrus fruits or other flavors
Single citrus fruit lemon juice stays in 2009.39; mixtures with other fruits shift to 2009.89 as juice mixtures of any fruit.
If containing added dairy, vitamins, or fortified as a flavored beverage preparation
Pure juice remains in Chapter 20; preparations with significant additives like dairy or flavors for retail move to Chapter 21 food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value documentation if concentrated, as per subheading notes for related citrus juices, to confirm not qualifying for lower-duty fresh categories
• Ensure certificate of analysis proves single-fruit origin (lemons only) and frozen state to avoid reclassification as mixtures under 2009.89
Related Products under HTS 2009.39.60.20
Organic Frozen Lemon Juice
Certified organic frozen lemon juice from 100% lemons, unfermented, not containing added spirit, ideal for natural beverage applications. HTS 2009.39.60.20 applies as frozen juice of other single citrus fruit (lemons). Excludes Brix-specific or homogenized preparations per chapter/subheading notes.
Frozen Lisbon Lemon Juice
Frozen juice from Lisbon lemons, pure single citrus, unfermented and spirit-free, for culinary and mixology uses. Fits HTS 2009.39.60.20 as frozen other citrus (lemon) juice. Does not qualify for homogenized subheadings.
Premium Frozen Lemon Juice NFC
'Not From Concentrate' premium frozen lemon juice, single fruit origin, unfermented no spirit. HTS 2009.39.60.20 for frozen lemon as other citrus juice. Maintains natural juice profile without cooking.
Frozen Sicilian Lemon Juice
Frozen juice extracted from Sicilian lemons, a single citrus variety, unfermented and without added alcohol, packed for industrial food production. Falls under HTS 2009.39.60.20 due to its frozen form and lemon-specific classification within other citrus juices. Complies with heading 2009 notes excluding fermented or spirited products.
Frozen Eureka Lemon Juice
Frozen juice from Eureka lemon variety, single citrus source, unfermented without spirit, used in baking and mixes. Precisely classified in HTS 2009.39.60.20 for frozen lemon juice under other citrus. Adheres to no-added-spirit definition in heading 2009.
Bulk Frozen Lemon Juice for Beverages
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.