Key Lime Juice for Cocktails
Unsweetened key lime juice with Brix ≤20, packaged for mixology, unfermented and spirit-free. Classified under 2009.31.20 as 'other' lime juice, emphasizing single citrus source and low sugar content per Brix definition. Not for infant/dietetic use, distinguishing from homogenized preparations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If higher concentration with Brix >20
Concentrates exceeding Brix 20 classify separately in the same lime subheading.
If dried lime juice solids
Dried forms of fruit juices are treated as dehydrated vegetables/fruits in Chapter 7.
If containing added spirit
Juices with >0.5% alcohol vol shift out of heading 2009 per chapter note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Brix test reports; values over 20 trigger higher duties under 2009.31.40
• Label clearly as 'lime juice' not 'lime cordial' to prevent shifts to sweetened headings
• Watch for alcohol content claims; even traces >0.5% vol move to Chapter 22 per chapter note
Related Products under HTS 2009.31.20
Bartender's Lime Juice Squeeze
Fresh-squeezed style lime juice for bars, Brix ≤20, single lime variety, unfermented. HTS 2009.31.20 covers this as 'other' low-Brix lime juice per precise Brix hydrometer reading. Not cooked or viscosity-altered per Chapter 20 notes.
Cold-Pressed Lime Juice
Cold-pressed from limes, maintaining Brix ≤20, unfermented single citrus juice. 2009.31.20 applies to this 'other' category, distinct from high-Brix or mixtures. Process preserves natural low sugar per Brix standards.
Gourmet Lime Juice Retail Bottle
Premium bottled lime juice, Brix ≤20, pure and unfermented. Classed as 2009.31.20 'other' lime, fitting subheading notes on measurement.
Lime Juice for Ceviche
Specialty lime juice for Latin cuisine, low Brix ≤20, single source. 2009.31.20 for other lime juices.
Pure Lime Juice Concentrate
A single-fruit lime juice concentrate with a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented and without added spirit, suitable for culinary use. It falls under HTS 2009.31.20 as 'other' lime juice of low Brix value, distinct from higher Brix or sweetened variants. This classification applies to pure, unsweetened lime juice preparations.
Organic Persian Lime Juice
Organic juice from Persian limes, Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented, no added sugar or spirit. Fits HTS 2009.31.20 as 'other' single citrus lime juice, adhering to Brix measurement at 20°C via refractometer. Intended for retail beverage or cooking use.