Natural Lime Juice for Cooking
Pure natural lime juice, Brix value under 20, no additives, for kitchen use. Falls under 2009.31.20 as other lime juice, with Brix confirmed via refractive index per note. Unfermented status ensures Chapter 20 placement.
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If fresh key limes
Whole fresh fruits precede juice processing in Chapter 8.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide supplier affidavits on single-fruit sourcing
• Monitor for seasonal Brix fluctuations in limes
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Cold-Pressed Lime Juice
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Gourmet Lime Juice Retail Bottle
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Lime Juice for Ceviche
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Pure Lime Juice Concentrate
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