Pharmaceutical Lime Juice Intermediate
Lime-derived juice intermediate with Brix not exceeding 20, processed to be unfit for beverage use for pharma applications like syrup bases or extractants. Fits 2009.31.10 as unfermented lime juice unfit for beverages, low Brix, single citrus source. Used prior to further medicinal processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further medicated into mixtures
Processed into medicaments, it enters Chapter 30 for pharmaceutical products.
If grapefruit juice
Specific citrus types like grapefruit have dedicated subheadings.
If flavored or compounded for food adjuncts
Food preparations not elsewhere specified may shift if additives change character.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice and drug establishment registration if pharma-bound
• Certify no added spirit (>0.5% vol) per chapter note to heading 2009
• Use tamper-evident packaging to maintain unfitness integrity during transit
Related Products under HTS 2009.31.10
Industrial Lime Juice Concentrate
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.
Denatured Lime Juice for Cleaning Agents
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.
Technical Grade Lime Juice Extract
Pure lime juice extract with Brix value not exceeding 20, manufactured to technical specifications rendering it unfit for beverage consumption due to processing impurities or additives. Classified in 2009.31.10 for its lime origin, low Brix, and non-beverage status, serving applications in biotechnology and chemical manufacturing. Chapter notes confirm unfermented, low-alcohol nature.
Lime Juice for Cosmetic Acidulant
Single-source lime juice, Brix ≤20, denatured for safety to be unfit as a beverage, used as a pH adjuster and natural acid in skincare formulations. HTS 2009.31.10 applies due to its citrus lime composition, low Brix value, and explicit non-beverage purpose per chapter notes. Not homogenized for infant use.
Lime Juice for Dye Extraction
Specialty lime juice (Brix ≤20) denatured for industrial dye processing, unfit for any beverage purpose due to targeted impurities. Classified under 2009.31.10 for lime-specific, low-Brix, non-beverage juice status. Essential in natural colorant extraction industries.
Acidulant Lime Juice for Vinegar Production
Lime juice with Brix value ≤20, unfit for beverages, supplied as acidic starter for industrial vinegar fermentation. HTS 2009.31.10 due to single lime source, unfermented low-Brix profile, and non-beverage denaturization. Precursor material in fermentation processes.