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%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
• 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