2009.31.10/Industrial Lime Juice Concentrate/Japan

Industrial Lime Juice Concentrate from Japan

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.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify Brix value certification (≤20) via refractometer readings at 20°C to confirm subheading eligibility

• Include lab analysis proving unfitness for beverages (e.g

• denaturants) to avoid reclassification as beverage juice

• Declare industrial end-use in documentation to prevent beverage tariff scrutiny