Lime Relish in Vinegar
Chopped limes (Citrus aurantifolia) pickled in vinegar with spices, a condiment preserve. HTS 2008.30.66.00 includes such prepared limes, not as juice or frozen.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vinegar-pickled without sugar
Vinegar-preserved vegetables/fruit without sweetening fall under heading 2001.
If blended with other fruits/berries
Mixtures of citrus with other fruits classify in 2008.97 'other mixtures'.
If sold as flavored sauce/condiment
Preparations as sauces may shift to Chapter 21 if marketed beyond simple preserves.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare vinegar acidity levels for FDA acidified food rules; provide lab analysis for sulfites if preserved; watch for AD/CVD on Mexican lime imports
Related Products under HTS 2008.30.66.00
Sweetened Lime Marmalade
A preserve made from Citrus aurantifolia limes cooked with sugar to create a thick spread for toast or baking. Classified under HTS 2008.30.66.00 as prepared limes, fitting the category for citrus fruit preserved with added sugar. Not a juice or homogenized preparation.
Lime Fruit in Light Syrup
Whole or segmented fresh limes (Citrus latifolia) preserved in a light sugar syrup, used for cocktails or desserts. Falls under HTS 2008.30.66.00 as prepared limes with added sweetening matter, not qualifying as juice.
Persian Lime Preserve
Tahiti limes (Citrus latifolia) cooked and preserved with minimal sugar for Middle Eastern cuisine. HTS 2008.30.66.00 covers such prepared limes as 'other' citrus preserves.
Key Lime Curd
Creamy spread from Citrus aurantifolia key limes, eggs, butter, and sugar, preserved by cooking. Classified in 2008.30.66.00 as a lime-based preserve with added sweetening.
Glazed Lime Slices
Thin lime slices (Citrus latifolia) candied and glazed with sugar syrup for baking decoration. Prepared limes under HTS 2008.30.66.00 as preserved citrus fruit.
Lime Jam with Pectin
Jam from pureed Mexican limes (Citrus latifolia) set with pectin and sugar for spreading. HTS 2008.30.66.00 for lime preserves with added sweetening matter.