Key Lime Juice Extract for Candy Production from Japan
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.
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
• Provide processing records showing treatments making it unfit (e.g
• enzyme addition) for Customs review
• Use refrigerated shipping to maintain integrity; declare net weight and Brix precisely
• Watch for reclassification if trace alcohol >0.5% vol, moving to Chapter 22