Lime Juice for Biotechnology Fermentation
Acidic lime juice unfit for human consumption, used in biotech labs for pH adjustment in fermentation media. It is unfermented and not containing added spirit, meeting the criteria for heading 20.09.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide documentation that the juice is unfermented and has no added spirit, with a certificate of analysis
• Clearly state the non-food use to avoid misclassification under other chapters
• Consult CBSA for any special permits required for biotech applications
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