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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.31.60.20Lower: 25% vs 35%

If from oranges instead of lemons

Lemon is 'other citrus' in 2009.39; orange juice, even frozen, classifies separately under 2009.31 for grapefruit/orange-specific subheading.

0713.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If dried or dehydrated rather than frozen

Frozen juice stays in 2009; dried fruits/nuts including citrus residues shift to Chapter 7 for dried leguminous vegetables and fruits.

2007.10.00Higher: 47% vs 35%

If finely homogenized for infant retail sale in ≤250g containers

Subheading 2007.10 precedence for homogenized infant fruit preps; pure frozen adult-use lemon juice does not qualify.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide origin certificates specifying Sicilian lemon varietal to support single-fruit claim and potential preferential tariff treatment

Label containers clearly as 'frozen lemon juice' to prevent confusion with concentrates or mixtures during customs valuation

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