Key Lime Juice
Juice from key limes (Citrus aurantifolia), single fruit origin, unfermented with minimal added sugar, for culinary use. It qualifies for HTS 2009.39.20.00 as other lime juice, not concentrated, meeting the unfermented and low alcohol criteria of heading 2009.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +7.5% | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If colored, flavored, or containing additives beyond sugar
Juices with added colors or flavors beyond basic sweetening move to subheadings for modified juices.
If finely homogenized for infant food in <250g containers
Homogenized fruit preparations for infants take precedence per subheading note over standard juices.
If sold as a food preparation or syrup base
Thicker preparations or syrups used in foods shift to Chapter 21 miscellaneous edibles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify botanical variety (e.g
• key lime) in invoices to differentiate from Persian limes and aid classification
• Test for alcohol content below 0.5% vol as per chapter note 2 cross-reference to ensure heading 2009 applies
• Watch for misdeclaration as grapefruit juice, which has precedence in other subheadings
Related Products under HTS 2009.39.20.00
Sweetened Lime Juice
Pure lime juice with added sugar, unfermented and without added spirit, packaged for retail use. It falls under HTS 2009.39.20.00 as juice of a single citrus fruit (lime), not orange or grapefruit, and described as 'other' lime juice beyond concentrated forms. The Brix value is typically above 7° but meets unfermented juice criteria per chapter notes.
Organic Lime Juice
Unsweetened juice extracted from organic limes, unfermented, not containing added spirit, suitable for beverages or cooking. Classified under HTS 2009.39.20.00 for other lime juice of single citrus fruit, adhering to unfermented juice definitions in heading 2009 notes.
Lime Juice with Invert Sugar
Lime juice sweetened with invert sugar, unfermented, single fruit, for mixing in cocktails or drinks. Classified in HTS 2009.39.20.00 as other lime juice with added sweetening matter, per heading 2009 notes on unfermented juices.
Persian Lime Juice
Fresh pressed juice from Persian limes, unsweetened, unfermented, packaged in retail bottles. Falls under HTS 2009.39.20.00 for other single citrus fruit lime juice, excluding concentrates and adhering to Brix and fermentation notes.
Tahiti Lime Juice
Juice from Tahiti (Persian) limes, pure and unsweetened, unfermented for retail sale. Meets HTS 2009.39.20.00 for other lime juices of single citrus fruit, with Brix value measured per subheading notes.
Bartender's Lime Juice
Shelf-stable lime juice for bartenders, with added sugar, unfermented, single source. Under HTS 2009.39.20.00 as other lime juice, not containing spirit, suitable for commercial mixing.