Certified Organic Key Limes

Small, thin-skinned Key limes (Citrus aurantifolia) grown to certified organic standards, essential for pies and cocktails. Classified precisely under HTS 0805.50.20.10 for organic lemons/limes fresh or dried. Typically imported in 20kg boxes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0805.50.40.00Lower: 7.5% vs 17.5%

If conventional Key lime production

Standard non-organic Key limes use separate conventional subheading.

0813.40.90.00Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If dried fruit slices for candying

Organic Key lime slices dried for further processing move to fruit/nut chapter.

3302.10.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If distilled for essential oils

Organic lime peel processed for odoriferous mixtures becomes Chapter 33.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Retain grower organic certification valid within 12 months of harvest date

Use ventilated cartons to maintain freshness during ocean transit

Declare varietal accurately; mislabeling as Persian can trigger audit

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