Bartender's Lime Juice from Japan
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.
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
• 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