Frozen Lime Juice Concentrate from Canada
Frozen concentrate from limes, Brix not exceeding 20, thawed for use in smoothies and cocktails. Fits HTS 2009.31.20.40 as other concentrated lime juice, single fruit, unfermented per heading 2009. State allows frozen form as long as qualifying.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document freezing process to confirm no fermentation occurred post-extraction
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs for FDA import requirements
• Avoid thaw/refreeze cycles that could alter Brix and trigger reclassification