Hass Avocado from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like fruit flies
• Verify fruit weight exceeds 2 lbs per unit to avoid reclassification to miniature statistical suffixes
• Label clearly as 'fresh avocados' to prevent confusion with processed or frozen forms