Key Lime Juice for Cocktails from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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