Key Lime Juice Concentrate
Concentrated juice from Key limes (Citrus aurantiifolia) with Brix not over 20, ideal for desserts, beverages, and flavorings. It qualifies for HTS 2009.31.20.40 as 'other' concentrated lime juice, single citrus fruit, unfermented, per chapter notes excluding those over 0.5% alcohol. Packaged in aseptic drums for commercial use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from oranges instead of limes
Orange juice concentrates fall under 2009.12, differentiated by specific citrus fruit type.
If from grapefruit
Grapefruit (pomelo) juices use 2009.39 headings, separate from lime classifications.
If sold as a flavored syrup for retail
Retail food preparations with added sugar beyond sweetening matter classify under 2106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test and document Brix precisely; values over 20 trigger higher subheading and potential different duties
• Ensure container markings specify 'lime juice concentrate' to meet FDA food labeling standards
• Avoid blending errors—traceability docs prevent reclassification as mixed juices
Related Products under HTS 2009.31.20.40
Frozen Lime Juice Concentrate
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.
Concentrated Lime Juice for Beverages
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.
Persian Lime Juice Concentrate
Extracted from Persian limes (Citrus latifolia), this concentrate has a Brix value ≤20 and is used in culinary applications like marinades and sauces. Classified under HTS 2009.31.20.40 due to being a single citrus fruit juice (lime), concentrated form, unfermented without added alcohol. It meets the chapter note definition for unfermented juices.
Tahiti Lime Concentrate 4:1
A 4:1 concentrated juice from Tahiti limes (Bearss variety), Brix ≤20, used in soft drinks and mixers. Falls under HTS 2009.31.20.40 as concentrated 'other' lime juice, single fruit, unfermented per heading 2009 notes. Processed via evaporation without added spirit.
Organic Lime Juice Concentrate
Certified organic concentrated lime juice, Brix value not exceeding 20, from single-variety limes for natural food products. Classified in HTS 2009.31.20.40 as other concentrated lime juice, unfermented, meeting chapter criteria for juices without added spirit. Aseptically processed for purity.
Bulk Lime Juice Concentrate 8:1
High-fold 8:1 lime juice concentrate with Brix ≤20, shipped in totes for industrial beverage production. HTS 2009.31.20.40 applies as concentrated single citrus (lime) juice, unfermented, not exceeding Brix 20. Evaporated under vacuum for preservation.