Persian Lime Juice Concentrate from Japan
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 — 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
• Include botanical identification of lime variety and concentration factor in commercial invoice
• Comply with USDA APHIS requirements for citrus imports; obtain phytosanitary certificate