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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If conventional Key lime production
Standard non-organic Key limes use separate conventional subheading.
If dried fruit slices for candying
Organic Key lime slices dried for further processing move to fruit/nut chapter.
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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Certified Organic Meyer Lemons
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Certified Organic Tahiti Limes
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Certified Organic Genoa Lemons
Italian-style Genoa lemons certified organic, medium-sized with smooth thin skin and high juice content. Fits HTS 0805.50.20.10 as fresh certified organic lemons per tariff hierarchy. Popular for premium fresh market sales.
Certified Organic Mexican Limes
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