Gwen Avocado from China

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.

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

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