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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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