Tahiti Lime Concentrated Juice unfit for Drinks
Tahiti lime juice processed to concentration with Brix ≤20, deliberately made unfit for beverage use through acidification. Used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical bases. HTS 2009.31.1040 applies to this non-beverage citrus concentrate.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used primarily for essential oils extraction
If valued mainly for oil content rather than juice, it falls under essential oils of citrus.
If from grapefruit instead of lime
Grapefruit juice concentrates have their own citrus subheading.
If further processed into animal feed
Juice by-products unfit for human consumption shift to animal feed preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Lab reports confirming unfitness (e.g
• pH extremes) are crucial; align with Chapter 20 notes on unfermented juices
• For non-food uses, consider additional EPA/FDA regs; declare end-use to avoid beverage duties
Related Products under HTS 2009.31.10.40
Mexican Lime Industrial Juice Concentrate
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Concentrated West Indian lime juice, Brix ≤20, unfit, for pharma. HTS 2009.31.1040.
Seedless Lime Juice Concentrate Industrial
Seedless lime concentrate, Brix≤20, unfit. HTS 2009.31.1040.
Organic Lime Juice Concentrate unfit
Organic conc lime juice Brix≤20 unfit. HTS 2009.31.1040.
Concentrated Lime Juice for Industrial Flavoring
This is highly concentrated lime juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfit for direct beverage use due to its intense bitterness and high acidity. It is primarily used in food manufacturing for flavor extraction and processing. Classified under HTS 2009.31.1040 as concentrated juice of lime from any single citrus fruit, unfermented, without added spirit.
Industrial Concentrated Key Lime Extract
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.