Tahiti Lime Concentrated Juice unfit for Drinks from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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