Key Lime Juice for Cocktails from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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