2009.31.10.40/Tahiti Lime Concentrated Juice unfit for Drinks/Japan

Tahiti Lime Concentrated Juice unfit for Drinks from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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