Industrial Mexican Lime Juice Base
Mexican lime juice with Brix value ≤20, unconcentrated, and unfit for beverages owing to fermentation onset. Falls under 2009.31.10.20 as single citrus (lime) juice for non-beverage purposes. Serves as base for sauces and marinades in food processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added spirit >0.5%
Fermented or spirited juices move to Chapter 22 per chapter notes.
If sauces and preparations with vegetables
When mixed into sauce bases, it becomes a condiment under 2103.
If grapefruit juice instead of lime
Different single citrus fruit changes the specific subheading within 2009.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document harvest and processing to show why unfit (e.g
• overripe fruit leading to off-flavors)
• Refrigerate during transit; declare as 'industrial juice unfit for beverage use'
• Avoid blending declarations that could reclassify under mixed juices 2009.39
Related Products under HTS 2009.31.10.20
Unfit Lime Juice for Industrial Flavoring
This lime juice has a Brix value not exceeding 20, is not concentrated, and is unfit for beverage purposes due to bitterness from improper processing. It is classified under HTS 2009.31.10.20 as juice of a single citrus fruit (lime) meeting the unfermented, low Brix criteria for non-beverage use. Primarily used in food manufacturing for flavor extracts.
Key Lime Juice Extract for Candy Production
Non-concentrated key lime juice with Brix ≤20, rendered unfit for beverages through enzymatic treatment causing undesirable taste. Fits HTS 2009.31.10.20 as single citrus fruit juice unfit for beverage purposes. Used specifically in confectionery for authentic key lime flavor.
Seedless Lime Juice for Cosmetics
Seedless lime juice, unconcentrated with Brix ≤20, unfit for beverages from peel oil extraction byproducts. HTS 2009.31.10.20 applies to this single citrus unfit juice. Used in cosmetic astringents and toners.
Persian Lime Juice for Pharmaceutical Bitters
Unconcentrated Persian lime juice, Brix not over 20, unfit for beverages due to high acidity levels from green harvesting. Classified in 2009.31.10.20 as other single citrus juice unfit for beverage use. Applied in pharma for digestive bitters and syrup bases.
Tahiti Lime Juice for Cleaning Formulations
Tahiti lime juice, not concentrated, Brix ≤20, unfit for human consumption as beverage due to solvent residues from extraction. Meets HTS 2009.31.10.20 for lime juice unfit for beverages. Utilized in industrial cleaners for natural acidity.
Bearss Lime Juice for Vinegar Production
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.