Technical Grade Lime Juice for Cleaning Agents from Japan
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.
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 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