Pure Lemon Juice from Concentrate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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