2009.31.60.40 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 2009.31.60.40, specifically covers concentrated lemon juice that is not frozen and does not fall under the "frozen" sibling category (2009.31.60.20). This means the product is in a more condensed form, typically achieved through processes like evaporation or freeze concentration, increasing its lemon solids content relative to water. It is crucial that the juice originates from lemons as a single citrus fruit source and has a Brix value not exceeding 20, indicating a relatively low sugar concentration before any potential artificial sweetening.

The distinction from its sibling category, "Frozen," is based solely on the physical state of the lemon juice. Frozen lemon juice will have undergone a freezing process, whereas this "Other" category encompasses all other non-frozen forms of concentrated lemon juice meeting the Brix and single-fruit criteria. It is important to note that "Other" in this context is not a catch-all for any lemon juice; it precisely defines non-frozen concentrated juice.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on meeting the criteria of being concentrated lemon juice, not frozen, derived from a single citrus fruit, and having a Brix value not exceeding 20. This precise definition ensures accurate import and export declarations for this specific form of lemon preparation.