Technical Grade Lime Juice for Cleaning Agents
Bitter, high-acid lime juice unsuitable for drinking, used in the production of household cleaners and disinfectants for its natural citric acid content. Falls under HTS 2009.39.10.00 as lime juice unfit for beverage purposes per chapter notes on unfermented juices. Not intended for direct consumption.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If diluted to beverage quality
Achieving beverage standards via processing moves it to potable citrus juice categories.
If for chemical or industrial non-food uses
Pure chemical feedstocks classify under Chapter 38 as chemical preparations.
If frozen instead of liquid
Frozen lime juice unfit for beverages falls under specific frozen citrus provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide safety data sheets confirming non-potable status to prevent beverage misclassification
• Label containers clearly as 'industrial use only' to comply with food safety import regulations
• Avoid retail-style packaging to sidestep subheading 2007.10 homogenized prep rules
Related Products under HTS 2009.39.10.00
Industrial Lime Juice Concentrate
A highly concentrated lime juice extract unfit for direct beverage consumption due to its extreme acidity and bitterness, primarily used in food manufacturing for flavoring candies, sauces, and cosmetics. Classified under HTS 2009.39.10.00 as lime juice unfit for beverage purposes, distinct from retail-ready citrus juices. Its industrial-grade processing excludes it from potable standards.
Pharmaceutical Lime Juice Extract
Purified lime juice with high citric acid levels, unfit for beverages due to pharmaceutical processing, used in effervescent tablets and syrups. HTS 2009.39.10.00 applies to lime juice unfermented and unfit for beverage purposes under heading 2009 definitions. Excludes added spirit and meets non-potable criteria.
Lime Juice for Biotechnology Fermentation
Acidic lime juice unfit for human consumption, supplied to biotech labs for pH adjustment in fermentation media and enzyme production. Classified in 2009.39.10.00 as other lime juice unfit for beverages, aligning with chapter notes excluding potable juices. Industrial purity standards apply.
Denatured Lime Juice for Cosmetics
Lime juice chemically denatured to render it undrinkable, used as an astringent base in skincare lotions and shampoos. HTS 2009.39.10.00 covers lime juice unfit for beverage purposes, per unfermented juice definitions without added spirit. Cosmetic-grade processing ensures non-potability.
Lime Juice Acidulant for Confectionery
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.
Lime Juice for Leather Tanning
Harsh, non-potable lime juice used in leather processing to adjust pH and aid tanning agents in hides. HTS 2009.39.10.00 for lime juice unfit for beverages, as per heading 2009 unfermented criteria. Industrial tannery application.