Lime Cordial Concentrate Base from Japan
Concentrated lime juice base for cordial production, Brix not over 20, with minimal added sugar. HTS 2009.31.20.40 covers it as concentrated other lime juice, single fruit unfermented. Used by manufacturers to dilute into retail cordials.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Quantify added sugar content (<50% of total) to stay in juice heading
• Declare as 'juice concentrate for further manufacturing' on entry