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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing over 13% added sugar by weight
Higher sugar content shifts to a different 'other' subheading for lime juice with greater sweetening matter.
If mixed with non-citrus fruit juices
Mixtures of citrus and other fruit juices fall under different juice categories outside single citrus fruit headings.
If used as food preparation flavoring or mixtures of odoriferous substances
Lime juice intended for flavoring or perfumery shifts to Chapter 33 for mixtures of odoriferous substances.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value using a refractometer at 20°C as per subheading notes to confirm classification under 2009.39
• Provide lab analysis certificates proving no added spirit and single fruit origin to avoid reclassification
• Ensure labeling specifies lime juice content and sugar addition to meet FDA food import standards
Related Products under HTS 2009.39.20.00
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.
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.