Certified Organic Persian Limes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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