Lime Juice for Leather Tanning from Germany
Industrial lime juice extract (Brix ≤20), denatured and acidic for use in leather tanning processes, explicitly unfit for beverage consumption. Fits 2009.31.10 as lime citrus juice, low Brix, non-beverage per subheading. Provides natural citric acid in tanning baths.
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
• Include tannery end-user certification to support non-food use
• Comply with hazardous material shipping if acidity requires it
• Document exact Brix via official methods to match subheading note