Pure Lime Juice Concentrate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify Brix value with lab certification using refractometer at 20°C to confirm ≤20 and avoid reclassification to 2009.31.40
• Ensure documentation proves single citrus fruit origin (lime only) and no added sugar/spirit to meet 'other' subheading requirements