Technical Lime Juice for Battery Electrolytes from Japan
High-purity acidic lime juice unfit for beverages, used in electrolyte formulations for lead-acid batteries. Under 2009.39.10.00 as lime juice not containing added spirit and unfit for beverage purposes. Industrial electrochemical grade.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide battery manufacturer affidavits for end-use verification
• Ensure no sweetening matter per heading 2009 notes
• Ship in hazardous material containers if acidic strength requires