2009.31.20.20/Single-Origin Mexican Lime Juice/Japan

Single-Origin Mexican Lime Juice from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• Declare varietal (e.g

• Mexican lime) precisely to match 'lime' description and avoid grapefruit misclassification

• Ensure cold chain logistics with temperature logs to maintain Brix stability during transit

• Watch for reclassification if minor additives exceed 'small quantities' allowed in notes