Pure Lemon Juice from Concentrate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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