Lime Juice Acidulant for Confectionery from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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