Concentrated Lime Juice from China
Aseptic concentrated lime juice at Brix ≤20, from pure lime fruit, unfermented with no added alcohol. Fits HTS 2009.31.60 for other single citrus fruit concentrates not exceeding 20 Brix. Commonly used in mixers, marinades, and beverage production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include pectin analysis if any to distinguish from mixtures; single fruit verification prevents shift to multi-juice headings
• Comply with USDA APHIS if from citrus-producing regions prone to pests; use heat-treated packaging for quarantine