Bearss Lime Juice for Vinegar Production from Japan

Bearss lime juice, Brix not exceeding 20, not concentrated, unfit for beverage due to acetic acid precursors. Classified HTS 2009.31.10.20 for unfit lime juice. Precursor in natural vinegar fermentation processes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include intended end-use statement as vinegar substrate to support classification

Test for alcohol content <0.5% vol to stay in 2009 per chapter note

Bearss Lime Juice for Vinegar Production from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2009.31.10.20