Unsweetened Lime Juice from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify Brix value with refractometer readings at 20°C and include lab certification in documentation to confirm ≤20
• Ensure labeling specifies 'not from concentrate' and single fruit origin to avoid reclassification under concentrated juices
• Provide Certificate of Analysis for sugar content (none added) to prevent pitfalls with sweetening matter rules