Gwen Avocado

Gwen avocados are small-to-medium with thick green skin and excellent flavor consistency. HTS 0804.40.0090 applies to fresh ones over miniature size limits. Grown mainly in California but imported varieties available.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0804.40.00Same rate: 7.5%

If 2-7 lb weight range

Specific statistical number for larger miniatures.

0812.10Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If cherries treated for preservation

Provisional preservation shifts to heading 0812 (though avocados typically 0812.90).

2009.19Higher: 10% vs 7.5%

If orange juice from concentrate analogy for purees

Avocado purees treated like other fruit preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use barcode tracking for lot traceability during customs exam

• Avoid plastic clamshell packaging that might suggest processing

• Test for ethylene ripeners pre-shipment to ensure uniform maturity

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Hass Avocado

Hass avocados are the most popular commercial variety of fresh avocados, characterized by their dark, pebbly skin and creamy green flesh. They fall under HTS 0804.40.0090 as 'other' fresh avocados, excluding statistical breaks for miniature types under 2 pounds. These are typically imported fresh for retail consumption.

Fuerte Avocado

Fuerte avocados feature smooth green skin and pear-shaped form, prized for their nutty flavor. Classified under HTS 0804.40.0090 as other fresh avocados not qualifying for miniature categories. Primarily imported fresh from Mexico and Central America.

Reed Avocado

Reed avocados are large, round with thick green skin and rich buttery flesh, harvested year-round. They qualify as 'other' fresh avocados under HTS 0804.40.0090, outside miniature size specifications. Commonly imported for premium markets.

Bacon Avocado

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.

Pinkerton Avocado

Pinkerton avocados are elongated with green skin that develops a pink blush, offering high oil content. Classified as other fresh avocados in HTS 0804.40.0090, excluding size-specific breaks. Ideal for slicing in salads.

Zutano Avocado

Zutano avocados serve as pollinators for Hass with shiny green skin and milder flavor. HTS 0804.40.0090 covers these as other fresh avocados not in miniature categories. Imported fresh for blending in mixes.