Zutano Avocado from China
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.
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
• Pair with Hass in mixed shipments but segregate for accurate statistical reporting
• Monitor MRLs for pesticides common in Latin American production
• Use reefer containers set to 46°F for optimal transit