Product classification
HS code for Lemon juice concentrate: 2009.39
Juice, of single citrus fruit (excluding orange, grapefruit or pomelo), of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of lemon juice concentrate under HS 2009.39
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.
- Covers
- 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)
- Also under 2009.39
- Sunkist Lemon Juice Concentrate (industrial)
- various bulk lime juice concentrates for food service
- private label concentrated mandarin juice
Codes often confused with 2009.39
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200939 (the code used for lemon juice concentrate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200939 (the code used for lemon juice concentrate) in UN Comtrade data was Argentina, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 200939, not only lemon juice concentrate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Argentina $132M 23% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $80M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $58M 10% of world exports
World total: $584M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $96M 15% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $86M 13% of world imports
- 3 Japan $73M 12% of world imports
World total: $636M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for lemon juice concentrate
Brazil classifies lemon juice concentrate under NCM 2009.39.00: HS 2009.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lemon juice concentrate
What is the HS code for Lemon juice concentrate?
The HS code for Lemon juice concentrate is 200939 (Juice; of single citrus fruit (excluding orange, grapefruit or pomelo), of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter). The HS code for lemon juice with a Brix value exceeding 20 is 200939.
How do I classify Lemon juice concentrate for customs?
Lemon juice concentrate is classified under HS code 200939 — Juice; of single citrus fruit (excluding orange, grapefruit or pomelo), of a Brix value exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of lemon juice concentrate (HS 200939)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200939 (the code used for lemon juice concentrate) in UN Comtrade data were Argentina ($132M, 23% of world exports), the Netherlands ($80M) and Italy ($58M). World exports came to about $584M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of lemon juice concentrate (HS 200939)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200939 (the code used for lemon juice concentrate) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($96M, 15% of world imports), the Netherlands ($86M) and Japan ($73M). World imports came to about $636M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Lemon juice concentrate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200939 for Lemon juice concentrate is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for lemon juice concentrate in Brazil?
In Brazil, lemon juice concentrate (HS 200939) is classified under NCM 2009.39.00.