Biotech Lime Juice Culture Medium
Lime juice base (Brix ≤20) rendered unfit for beverages, used as nutrient medium in biotechnology culturing of microbes. Classified 2009.31.10 for its pure lime juice character, low Brix, unfermented, non-beverage status. Critical for lab and industrial biotech.
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If prepared culture media
Ready-to-use biotech media are lab reagents under 3821.
If homogenized fruit prep for infants
Infant/dietetic homogenized fruit takes precedence per subheading note.
If for vaccine/serum production
Medial culture materials for antisera shift to Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide biotech protocol docs showing juice as raw medium ingredient
• Sterile packaging required; validate upon arrival
• Avoid any sweetening to prevent food product misclassification
Related Products under HTS 2009.31.10
Industrial Lime Juice Concentrate
A highly concentrated lime juice with a Brix value not exceeding 20, specifically processed and denatured to render it unfit for beverage use by adding non-food grade additives or through extreme processing. Classified under HTS 2009.31.10 due to its single citrus fruit origin (lime), low Brix, and explicit unfitness for beverages, distinguishing it from potable juices. Primarily used in cleaning products, cosmetics, or industrial flavoring.
Denatured Lime Juice for Cleaning Agents
Lime juice extracted solely from limes, Brix ≤20, intentionally denatured with bittering agents to make it unfit for human consumption as a beverage. Fits HTS 2009.31.10 as a single citrus juice unfit for beverages, used as a natural acid in household and industrial cleaners. Its low sugar content and denaturization preclude beverage use.
Technical Grade Lime Juice Extract
Pure lime juice extract with Brix value not exceeding 20, manufactured to technical specifications rendering it unfit for beverage consumption due to processing impurities or additives. Classified in 2009.31.10 for its lime origin, low Brix, and non-beverage status, serving applications in biotechnology and chemical manufacturing. Chapter notes confirm unfermented, low-alcohol nature.
Lime Juice for Cosmetic Acidulant
Single-source lime juice, Brix ≤20, denatured for safety to be unfit as a beverage, used as a pH adjuster and natural acid in skincare formulations. HTS 2009.31.10 applies due to its citrus lime composition, low Brix value, and explicit non-beverage purpose per chapter notes. Not homogenized for infant use.
Pharmaceutical Lime Juice Intermediate
Lime-derived juice intermediate with Brix not exceeding 20, processed to be unfit for beverage use for pharma applications like syrup bases or extractants. Fits 2009.31.10 as unfermented lime juice unfit for beverages, low Brix, single citrus source. Used prior to further medicinal processing.
Lime Juice for Dye Extraction
Specialty lime juice (Brix ≤20) denatured for industrial dye processing, unfit for any beverage purpose due to targeted impurities. Classified under 2009.31.10 for lime-specific, low-Brix, non-beverage juice status. Essential in natural colorant extraction industries.