Commercial Lemon Juice Bulk Pack
Bulk lemon juice for foodservice, single citrus source, unfermented with added sweetening matter, not frozen. Classified as other lemon juice in HTS 2009.39.60.40.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If principal use as mixing ingredient
Specific provision for certain commercial uses takes precedence.
If chemically processed as a base for other products
Prepared binders or industrial chemical products shift to Chapter 38.
If cooked to increase viscosity
Chapter note for heading 2007 applies to cooked fruit preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use NVOCC for bulk liquid shipments with proper tank certifications
• Provide origin certificates for preferential tariff treatments
• Monitor for pectin content that might affect viscosity classification
Related Products under HTS 2009.39.60.40
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Pure organic lemon juice concentrate derived from single citrus fruit, unfermented with no added spirit, and containing added sugar for preservation. Classified under HTS 2009.39.60.40 as 'other' lemon juice, fitting the 'juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit' definition in heading 2009.
Pure Lemon Juice from Concentrate
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Sweetened Lemon Juice for Cocktails
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Not-from-Concentrate Lemon Juice
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Preservative-Free Lemon Juice
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Meyer Lemon Juice Specialty
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