Bulk Lime Juice Concentrate for Extract Manufacturing from China
Bulk-packed concentrated lime juice, Brix not over 20, unfit for direct consumption as a beverage due to processing. Essential for producing natural flavor extracts in factories. Meets criteria for HTS 2009.31.1040 concentrated lime juice.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use ISF filings early for bulk liquids; specify 'industrial concentrate' on commercial invoice
• Test for Brix and spirit content per Chapter notes; retain refractometer records