Pinkerton Avocado
Pinkerton avocados are elongated with prominent neck, green skin turning purplish, and excellent flavor. HTS 0804.40.00 classifies all avocado types fresh or dried without further processing. Common in California and imported varieties.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sulfur-treated for storage
Provisional preservation per Chapter 0812 note shifts classification from fresh/dried.
If ground into avocado flour from dried fruit
Chapter 11 covers flours from dried fruits/nuts, separate from whole fruit.
If juice extracted and prepared
Fruit juices, even from avocados, classified in Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with FDA prior notice for fresh produce entry; segregate organic vs conventional for accurate statistical reporting; avoid bulk packaging that suggests processing
Related Products under HTS 0804.40.00
Hass Avocado
The Hass avocado is a popular fresh variety with dark, pebbly skin and creamy green flesh, widely used in guacamole and salads. It falls under HTS 0804.40.00 as a fresh avocado, distinct from processed or preserved forms. This classification covers avocados in their natural state, whether fresh or dried.
Fuerte Avocado
Fuerte avocados feature smooth green skin and pear-shaped form with mild, nutty flavor, ideal for slicing in salads. Classified under HTS 0804.40.00 for fresh or dried avocados in their whole, unprocessed state. This covers all avocado varieties not subjected to further preparation.
Reed Avocado
Reed avocados are large, round with thick green skin and rich buttery flesh, perfect for fresh eating. HTS 0804.40.00 includes all fresh or dried avocados regardless of variety or size. Excludes any processed or preserved forms.
Bacon Avocado
Bacon avocados have thin green skin and oval shape with smooth texture, harvested early season. Falls under HTS 0804.40.00 as fresh or dried avocados in natural form. Widely imported fresh for retail markets.
Zutano Avocado
Zutano avocados serve as pollinators with shiny green skin and mild flavor, often used fresh. Under HTS 0804.40.00 for avocados fresh or dried, excluding preserved or prepared. Imported in bulk for domestic markets.
Organic Hass Avocado
Certified organic Hass avocados meet USDA standards without synthetic pesticides, identical to conventional but with organic certification. HTS 0804.40.00 covers fresh or dried avocados; organic status affects statistical notes not heading. Requires proper certification documentation.