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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing over 3.5% Brix from added sugar
Higher sugar content lemon juice has distinct statistical suffixes.
If imported as fresh lemons
Unprocessed citrus fruit in Chapter 08 before juicing.
If with added vitamins or minerals
Fortified food preparations nesoi go to 2106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for Brix value using refractometer at 20°C as defined in subheading notes
• Ensure shelf-life documentation for FDA import alerts on juices
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as retail to prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 2009.39.60.40
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.
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.
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.