Pure Lime Juice Concentrate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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