Concentrated Lime Juice for Beverages from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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