Persian Lime Juice Concentrate from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include botanical identification of lime variety and concentration factor in commercial invoice
• Comply with USDA APHIS requirements for citrus imports; obtain phytosanitary certificate