Pharmaceutical Lime Juice Intermediate from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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