Lime Juice pH Adjuster for Textiles

Acidic lime juice used to neutralize dyes and adjust pH in textile dyeing processes, completely unfit for consumption. HTS 2009.39.10.00 applies to such lime juices unfit for beverages per heading definitions. Non-food industrial chemical use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3809.92.50.00Higher: 41% vs 17.5%

If as dyeing assistants

Juice in textile auxilliaries under Chapter 38 finishing agents.

3204.17Lower: 16.5% vs 17.5%

If synthetic dye mordants

Tanning/dyeing extracts shift if compounded.

2821.10.00Higher: 28.7% vs 17.5%

If pure iron citrate derived

Isolated citrates become inorganic chemicals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include textile mill specs confirming chemical application

• Avoid clean food-grade labeling to prevent beverage scrutiny

• Lab certify unpotability for customs

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