Certified Organic Persian Limes from Japan
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 — 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%
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