Fuerte Avocado from China
Fuerte avocados are pear-shaped with smooth green skin and buttery texture; select hybrids qualify as Hass-like under USDA determination for HTS 0804.40.0040. This code targets 'other' premium fresh avocados in the Hass family. Classic variety from early breeding programs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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
• Include genetic marker tests if challenged on variety; use ethylene absorbers in containers
• Declare as 'other Hass-like' explicitly; prepare for CBP visual inspections