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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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