Persian Lime Juice Concentrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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