Fresh Hawaiian Gold Pineapples in Bulk Crates from China
Large Gold variety pineapples grown in Hawaii, packed in wooden crates for export without size reduction. These fresh pineapples fall under HTS 0804.30.40.90 as they are shipped in crates, not reduced in size, and are 'other' than specified packaging types. They remain suitable for immediate consumption after transport.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin country confirming freedom from pests like mealybugs common in pineapples
• Ensure crates meet ISPM-15 wood packaging standards to avoid fumigation delays at US ports
• Declare exact net weight excluding crate tare to prevent valuation disputes with CBP