Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate
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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If described as suitable for infants or young children in retail packs ≤250g
Homogenized preparations for infants take precedence in other subheadings if finely homogenized and packaged for retail sale.
If used as a flavoring in food preparations or mixtures
Mixtures of odoriferous substances for food use shift to Chapter 33 headings.
If blended with non-citrus juices
Juices of mixed fruits fall under 'juice of any other single fruit, nesoi' rather than single citrus.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value documentation as per subheading notes for citrus juices to ensure proper classification under 2009.39
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure labeling complies with country of origin and nutritional facts requirements
• Avoid misclassification by confirming no fermentation or added alcohol exceeding 0.5% vol per chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 2009.39.60.40
Pure Lemon Juice from Concentrate
Reconstituted lemon juice made from concentrate of single citrus fruit, unfermented, with minimal added sweetening matter. Falls under HTS 2009.39.60.40 as 'other' lemon juice not specified elsewhere in the citrus subheadings.
Sweetened Lemon Juice for Cocktails
Commercial lemon juice with added sugar, unfermented and spirit-free, used in beverage mixing from single citrus source. Classified in 2009.39.60.40 as other lemon juice under the unfermented juices heading.
Not-from-Concentrate Lemon Juice
Premium NFC lemon juice squeezed directly from lemons, unfermented with light sweetening, in single citrus variety. Fits HTS 2009.39.60.40 as other lemon juice not covered by principal use or frozen provisions.
Preservative-Free Lemon Juice
Natural lemon juice from single citrus, unfermented, no added spirit, with sugar for stability, put up for retail. Under 2009.39.60.40 as other lemon juice per the unfermented juices definition.
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.
Meyer Lemon Juice Specialty
Juice from Meyer lemons (citrus hybrid), unfermented, sweetened lightly, no spirit added. Falls under HTS 2009.39.60.40 as other single citrus fruit lemon juice.