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.

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.

3301.29.20.00Higher: 18.6% vs 17.5%

If used primarily for essential oils extraction

If valued mainly for oil content rather than juice, it falls under essential oils of citrus.

2009.21.40Same rate: 17.5%

If from grapefruit instead of lime

Grapefruit juice concentrates have their own citrus subheading.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 17.5%

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