Unsweetened Lime Juice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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