Industrial Concentrated Key Lime Extract from China
A frozen concentrated extract from key limes, Brix not exceeding 20, rendered unfit for drinking due to processing that removes potable qualities. Used in confectionery and baking industries. Fits HTS 2009.31.1040 for concentrated, non-beverage lime juice.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Include processing details in entry docs to prove unfitness for beverages; test for alcoholic strength <0.5% vol
• Comply with FDA juice HACCP regulations; label clearly as 'not for retail beverage sale' to prevent misclassification