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U.S. imports of single-citrus fruit juice, brix value not exceeding 20 (lime & lemon) (HS 200931) totaled $8.3M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Single-Citrus Fruit Juice, Brix Value Not Exceeding 20 (Lime & Lemon) paid $714K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $6.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Single-Citrus Fruit Juice, Brix Value Not Exceeding 20 (Lime & Lemon) imports of $8.3M in April 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLime and lemon juices — along with other single-citrus juices not elsewhere classified — at or below 20 Brix are the primary commodities in this heading, with the US schedule making detailed distinctions between lime juice unfit for beverages, concentrated lime juice, not-concentrated lime juice, and lemon juice in both concentrated-frozen (2009316020) and concentrated-not-frozen (2009316040) forms. Mexico is the dominant supplier, consistent with its role as a leading global lime producer, with Italy a key source for lemon juice and Peru and Spain also significant. The heading's granular 10-digit structure means that concentration status, fitness for beverage use, and frozen state must all be correctly declared to avoid misclassification. FDA prior notice and juice HACCP compliance apply to all lines.
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Lime juice designated 'unfit for beverages' (2009311020) is typically industrial-grade product used in food manufacturing, cleaning compounds, or other non-drinking applications. It is distinguished from beverage-grade lime juice at entry by the importer's declaration and, if CBP questions the claim, by organoleptic or chemical testing. The 'unfit for beverages' designation may carry a different duty rate than beverage-grade juice, so accurate declaration is commercially significant.
Classification is determined by the product's intended state at the time of importation, not incidental freezing during transit. If the product is commercially described and invoiced as not-frozen lemon juice but arrives partially frozen due to refrigeration conditions, the importer should document the intended state and consult a licensed customs broker before filing the entry. CBP generally looks to the commercial description and processing intent rather than transit temperature anomalies.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009314000 | CITRUS JUICE SINGLE FRUIT UNFERMNTD NESOI NT CNCND | $4.7M | 11.45% | $510K |
| 2009312020 | LIME JUICE, UNFERMENTED, NESOI, NOT CONCENTRATED | $1.6M | 9.99% | $52K |
| 2009316060 | CITRUS JUICE SINGLE FRUIT,<20 BRIX,NESOI CNCNTRTD | $1.0M | 10.72% | $41K |
| 2009316020 | LEMON JUICE, <20 BRIX VALUE, CONCENTRATED, FROZEN | $394K | 23.00% | $68K |
| 2009316040 | LEMON JUICE, <20 BRIX VALUE, CONCENTRATED, N/FROZE | $339K | 7.18% | $19K |
| 2009312040 | LIME JUICE,<20 BRIX VALUE, NESOI, CONCENTRATED | $166K | 12.90% | $21K |
| 2009311040 | LIME JUICE,<20 BRIX,NOT FOR BEVERAGES CONCENTRD | $11K | 10.00% | $1K |
| 2009311020 | LIME JUICE UNFERMNTD UNFIT FOR BEVERAGES NT CNCNTD | $8K | 10.48% | $866 |
CITRUS JUICE SINGLE FRUIT UNFERMNTD NESOI NT CNCND
LIME JUICE, UNFERMENTED, NESOI, NOT CONCENTRATED
CITRUS JUICE SINGLE FRUIT,<20 BRIX,NESOI CNCNTRTD
LEMON JUICE, <20 BRIX VALUE, CONCENTRATED, FROZEN
LEMON JUICE, <20 BRIX VALUE, CONCENTRATED, N/FROZE
LIME JUICE,<20 BRIX VALUE, NESOI, CONCENTRATED
LIME JUICE,<20 BRIX,NOT FOR BEVERAGES CONCENTRD
LIME JUICE UNFERMNTD UNFIT FOR BEVERAGES NT CNCNTD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2009315010 | LEMON JUICE, BRIX VALUE NOT EXCEEDING 20 | $1.8M |
| 2009315090 | CITRUS JUICE(SINGLE FRUIT),NESOI, BRIX VALUE < 20 | $851K |
| 2009311550 | LIME JUICET, OF A BRIX VALUE NOT EXCEEDING 20 | $27K |
LEMON JUICE, BRIX VALUE NOT EXCEEDING 20
1.5M l
CITRUS JUICE(SINGLE FRUIT),NESOI, BRIX VALUE < 20
931.2K l
LIME JUICET, OF A BRIX VALUE NOT EXCEEDING 20
109.2K l
FRUIT & EDIBLE PLANT PARTS NESOI, PREP ETC. NESOI
HS 200899
POTATOES, PREPARED ETC., NO VINEGAR ETC., FROZEN
HS 200410
JUICE OF ANY OTHER SINGLE FRUIT, NUT OR VEGETABLE
HS 200989
NUTS (EXC PEANUTS) AND SEEDS, PREPARED ETC. NESOI
HS 200819
ORANGE JUICE, NOT FROZEN,OF A BRIX VALUE NOT OV 20
HS 200912
VEG & MIX PRPD/PRSVD EXC VINEGAR/ACETIC ACID/SUGAR
HS 200599
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $1.8M | $309K | -$1.5M |
| California | $1.5M | $510K | -$980K |
| Florida | $1.5M | $296K | -$1.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.9M | $32K | -$2.9M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| HILDAGO, TX | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |