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.
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 described as limeade or containing water dilution
Beverage preparations like limeade with added water fall under separate subheadings for citrus-based drinks.
If dried or dehydrated lime juice powder
Dried forms are classified as dried leguminous vegetables or similar, not liquid juices in Chapter 20.
If from a different single citrus fruit like lemons
Lemon juice has its own specific subheading under 2009.21, separate from lime.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USDA organic certification and residue testing results to comply with import regulations for organic products
• Document Brix readings and single fruit sourcing to prevent disputes over citrus classification
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper net weight declaration on retail packs exceeding chapter limits
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.
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.
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.