2009.31.20.40/Frozen Lime Juice Concentrate/Japan

Frozen Lime Juice Concentrate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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