Sweetened Lime Juice
Sweetened lime juice, pure and unfermented, with added sugar for retail use. It is classified under tariff item 2009.39.00 as juice of a single citrus fruit other than orange or grapefruit, meeting the chapter's definition of unfermented juice without added spirit.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the lime juice has a Brix value not exceeding 20
Juices with a lower sugar concentration are classified under subheadings for specific Brix ranges, which may carry different duty rates.
If the juice is a blend of lime with other citrus fruits
Blends of citrus juices fall under headings for mixtures of juices, not single-fruit juices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the juice is unfermented and free of added spirit, with an alcoholic strength not exceeding 0.5% vol, to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the Brix value on customs documentation, as it may affect classification and duty assessment
• Verify whether the added sugar content triggers any additional labelling requirements under Canadian food regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2009.39.00
Bartender's Lime Juice
Shelf-stable lime juice for bartenders, with added sugar, unfermented, single source. It is a juice of a single citrus fruit, unfermented and not containing added spirit, fitting the scope of heading 20.09.
Bitter Lime Juice for Vinegar Production
Bitter lime juice, unfit for drinking, fermented into specialty vinegars in industrial settings. It is unfermented and not containing added spirit at the time of import, meeting the criteria for heading 20.09.
Blood Orange Juice with Pulp
Blood orange juice with natural pulp, unfermented and without added spirit, from a single citrus variety. It is classified under tariff item 2009.39.00 as juice of another single citrus fruit, with Brix readings accounting for pulp solids per subheading notes.
Bulk Frozen Lemon Juice for Beverages
Bulk frozen lemon juice for beverages, 100% from lemons, unfermented and without added spirit, for lemonade production. It is classified under tariff item 2009.39.00 as other single citrus fruit juice, excluding cooked or high-dry-weight products.
Calamondin Juice Sweetened
Sweetened calamondin juice, from this small citrus fruit related to kumquats, unfermented and spirit-free. It is classified under tariff item 2009.39.00 as juice of another single citrus fruit, with the Brix definition applied for import validation.
Clementine Juice Unsweetened
Unsweetened clementine juice, extracted from a single citrus fruit, unfermented and without added spirit. It fits tariff item 2009.39.00 as 'other' citrus juice, complying with heading 2009 notes for pure juices not concentrated beyond specified limits.