Certified Organic Persian Limes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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