Certified Organic Persian Limes
Seedless Persian limes (Citrus latifolia) certified organic, smaller and thinner-skinned than Key limes, prized for juicing. HTS 0805.50.20.10 covers certified organic lemons and limes in fresh/dried state per chapter hierarchy. Commonly imported for beverage and restaurant use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If conventional Persian limes
Non-organic limes go to statistical breakouts for conventional lemons/limes.
If lime juice concentrate
Processed into juice, organic limes become Chapter 20 citrus juices.
If immature green 'limettas'
Very small immature limes sometimes classified as other fresh vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include transaction records proving organic chain of custody from farm to port
• Check for Manabi mite treatments required for lime imports from certain origins
• Avoid mixing organic/conventional in same container to prevent contamination claims
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