Persian Lime Juice Concentrate for Processing

Concentrated juice from Persian limes, Brix value ≤20, unfit for beverage purposes due to high concentration and lack of sweetening. Intended for further dilution in industrial food production. Classified in 2009.31.1040 as concentrated lime juice.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.31.60Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If Brix value exceeds 20

Concentrates with higher sugar content (Brix >20) fall into distinct subheadings with different rates.

2106.90.52.00Same rate: 17.5%

If contains added preservatives or flavors exceeding trace amounts

Food preparations with significant additives shift from pure juice to compound preparations.

0805.50Lower: 10.8% vs 17.5%

If imported as fresh lime fruit instead of juice

Whole fresh limes are classified under fresh citrus fruits, not processed juices.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Ensure no added sugar beyond trace amounts; declare exact composition to meet unfermented juice notes