Bacon Avocado from China

Bacon avocados have thin green skin and oval shape, known for early season availability. Falls under HTS 0804.40.0090 for other fresh avocados beyond miniature statistical categories. Fresh imports peak in spring.

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

Register with USDA's Foreign Plant Product Manual for expedited entry

Inspect for maturity stage; overripe fruit may be deemed unfit for fresh classification

Use ventilated cartons to maintain quality during ocean freight