Frozen Sicilian Lemon Juice from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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