Lime Juice for Leather Tanning from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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