Lime Juice Acidulant for Confectionery from Japan
Intensely sour lime juice concentrate unfit for beverages, added to hard candies and gums for tartness in food processing plants. Under 2009.39.10.00 as lime juice unfit for beverage use, distinguished from sweetened retail juices by chapter notes. Bulk industrial form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document Brix readings per subheading notes for acidulant verification
• Avoid sugar addition that could imply beverage sweetening matter
• Use manufacturing invoices showing confectionery end-use