HS Code for Lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice concentrate is classified under HS code 200939. This code is part of Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, and nuts. Heading 2009 is for fruit and vegetable juices that are unfermented and do not contain added spirit. Within this heading, citrus juices (excluding orange and grapefruit) are divided by their Brix value. Subheading 200939 is specifically for those juices with a Brix value exceeding 20. Because natural lemon juice typically has a Brix value between 7 and 12, any lemon juice with a Brix value over 20 has been concentrated through the removal of water, usually via vacuum evaporation or freeze concentration. This classification is essential for industrial-strength juices used as raw materials in the food and beverage industry.

Products Included

• Frozen lemon juice concentrate
• Liquid lemon juice concentrate
• High-Brix lemon juice (Brix > 20)
• Concentrated lemon juice for industrial food manufacturing
• Dehydrated lemon juice (if not a powder)

Common Misclassification

Lemon juice concentrate is often misclassified under 200931, which is for juice with a Brix value of 20 or less. This usually happens when the importer assumes all lemon juice is the same regardless of density. Another misclassification is HS code 210690 (Food preparations), which is sometimes used for concentrates that contain added flavors or stabilizers. However, if the product is essentially concentrated fruit juice, 200939 is the correct and more specific heading. It should also not be confused with lemon oil (330113), which is an essential oil, not a juice.

FAQ

What is the HS code for lemon juice concentrate?

The HS code for lemon juice with a Brix value exceeding 20 is 200939.

How do I determine if my lemon juice is 200931 or 200939?

You must measure the Brix value using a refractometer. If the reading is higher than 20, the product must be classified under 200939.