Sweetened Lime Juice from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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