Product classification
HS code for Lemon juice: 2009.31
Juice, of single citrus fruit (excluding orange, grapefruit or pomelo), of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Classification of lemon juice under HS 2009.31
Lemon juice is classified under HS code 200931. This classification falls under Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2009 is dedicated to fruit juices and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit. The subheading 200931 specifically identifies juice of a single citrus fruit (other than orange, grapefruit, or pomelo) with a Brix value not exceeding 20. The Brix value is a measure of the sugar content and soluble solids in the juice. For lemon juice, a Brix value of 20 or less typically indicates the juice is in its natural, non-concentrated state. This code applies whether the juice is fresh, chilled, or preserved, and whether or not it contains added sugar or other sweetening matter, provided it remains unfermented and alcohol-free.
- Covers
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Bottled lemon juice (not concentrated)
- Sweetened lemon juice (Brix <= 20)
- Chilled lemon juice in cartons
- Lemon juice with added preservatives
- Also under 2009.31
- ReaLemon Lemon Juice
- Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice
- various Asian brand yuzu juices
Codes often confused with 2009.31
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 200939, which is for lemon juice with a Brix value exceeding 20 (concentrate). Importers often fail to test the Brix level, leading to incorrect declarations. Another error is using HS code 220210 (Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored). If the product is pure juice, it belongs in 2009; if it is a "lemonade" drink with added water and only a small percentage of juice, it belongs in 2202.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200931 (the code used for lemon juice), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200931 (the code used for lemon juice) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 200931, not only lemon juice.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $150M 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $127M 22% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $52M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $575M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $135M 22% of world imports
- 2 France $94M 15% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $43M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $626M 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
Brazil classifies lemon juice under NCM 2009.31.00: HS 2009.31 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
What is the HS code for Lemon juice?
The HS code for Lemon juice is 200931 (Juice; of single citrus fruit (excluding orange, grapefruit or pomelo), of a Brix value not 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 of 20 or less is 200931.
How do I classify Lemon juice for customs?
Lemon juice is classified under HS code 200931 — Juice; of single citrus fruit (excluding orange, grapefruit or pomelo), of a Brix value not 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.
What if the lemon juice has added sugar?
As long as the Brix value remains at or below 20 and no water has been added to turn it into a beverage, it remains under 200931.
Which countries are the top exporters of lemon juice (HS 200931)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200931 (the code used for lemon juice) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($150M, 26% of world exports), Italy ($127M) and Mexico ($52M). World exports came to about $575M, 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 (HS 200931)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200931 (the code used for lemon juice) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($135M, 22% of world imports), France ($94M) and South Korea ($43M). World imports came to about $626M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200931 for Lemon juice 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, lemon juice (HS 200931) is classified under NCM 2009.31.00.