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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen lemon juice has a specific provision taking precedence over 'other'.
If imported as fresh lemons for juice extraction
Fresh citrus fruit is classified in Chapter 08 before processing into juice.
If containing added flavors or colors
Food preparations with additives nesoi fall under heading 2106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming unfermented status and Brix readings at 20°C per subheading 2009 notes
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation to prevent spoilage during import
• Label as 'lemon juice' clearly to avoid reclassification as a flavored drink
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.
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.