Diet Lime Juice from Japan
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.
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
• No health claims without FDA prior approval; stick to factual juice descriptions
• Test for natural sugars to confirm no added matter, include COA
• Use refrigerated shipping to preserve Brix and prevent fermentation