0805.50.20.10/Certified Organic Key Limes/Japan

Certified Organic Key Limes from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• 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