Concentrated Lime Juice for Beverages from Canada

This is a concentrated juice extracted from fresh limes, with a Brix value not exceeding 20, used primarily as a flavoring agent in cocktails, sodas, and other beverages. It falls under HTS 2009.31.20.40 as it is juice of a single citrus fruit (lime), unfermented, not containing added spirit, and specifically concentrated. The product is pasteurized and packaged in bulk for industrial use.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify Brix value with lab certification using a refractometer at 20°C to confirm classification under 2009.31.20.40

Provide FDA prior notice and ensure labeling indicates 'concentrated' and citrus origin to avoid reclassification

Concentrated Lime Juice for Beverages from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2009.31.20.40