Denatured Lime Juice for Cleaning Agents from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide denaturant composition details and safety data sheets to customs for unfitness verification
• Label containers clearly as 'Not for Food Use' to comply with FDA import requirements
• Avoid sweetening additives that could trigger reclassification to beverage-purpose subheadings