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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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