Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate from Japan
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.
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
• 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