Tahiti Lime Concentrated Juice unfit for Drinks from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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