Bartender's Lime Juice

Premium, not concentrated lime juice for bartenders, Brix value ≤20, unfermented without spirit addition. Falls under HTS 2009.31.20.20 for single citrus (lime) per Brix note. Sold in squeeze bottles for cocktail service.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.71.00.00Same rate: 35%

If apple juice instead, not concentrated

Non-citrus single fruit juices like apple use different headings.

0804.50.40Lower: 25% vs 35%

If fresh limes

Whole fresh fruit is Chapter 8, only processed juice is Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Package in food-grade plastic with proper seals; declare as beverage ingredient to speed clearance

Include alcohol content test (<0.5% vol) to affirm unfermented status

Related Products under HTS 2009.31.20.20

Unsweetened Lime Juice

Pure, not concentrated lime juice extracted from fresh limes, with a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented and without added spirit or sugar. It falls under HTS 2009.31.20.20 as juice of a single citrus fruit (lime), not concentrated, meeting the chapter note for unfermented juices. Typically sold in bottles for culinary or beverage use.

Fresh Pressed Key Lime Juice

Freshly squeezed juice from key limes, not concentrated, Brix value under 20, without added sugar or preservatives beyond minor amounts. Classified in 2009.31.20.20 for single citrus fruit (lime) juices meeting unfermented criteria per chapter notes. Used in cocktails, dressings, and cooking.

Organic Persian Lime Juice

Organic, single-source Persian lime juice, not from concentrate, Brix ≤20, unfermented with no added spirit or sweeteners. Fits HTS 2009.31.20.20 as other lime juice per subheading notes on Brix measurement. Ideal for health-focused beverages and marinades.

Single-Origin Mexican Lime Juice

Not concentrated juice from Mexican limes, Brix value not over 20, purely unfermented without spirit or added sugar. Under 2009.31.20.20 for lime juices per Brix subheading note using refractometer at 20°C. Popular in authentic Mexican cuisine.

Diet Lime Juice

Low-calorie, unsweetened lime juice not from concentrate, Brix not exceeding 20, purely unfermented. HTS 2009.31.20.20 applies as other lime juice without added sweetening per notes. Marketed for dietetic and low-sugar diets.

Tahiti Lime Juice NFC

NFC (Not From Concentrate) Tahiti lime juice, Brix ≤20, unfermented, no added spirit, single citrus fruit origin. Classifies to 2009.31.20.20 as other non-concentrated lime juice per chapter definitions. Used in premium mixology and gourmet sauces.