Fresh White Guavas
White guavas are round, pale-fleshed fruits with mild, sweet flavor, imported fresh from Taiwan and Southeast Asia during the September-May quota window under HTS 0804.50.40. They are typically eaten fresh or used in desserts. Seasonal classification manages competition with domestic production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered during summer months
June-August entries use separate seasonal tariff provision.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water
Preservation treatment per Chapter Note makes them unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If classified as bananas by error
Similar tropical fruit shapes sometimes lead to Chapter 8 heading confusion.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require vapor heat treatment certification for fruit fly prevention; declare net weight excluding packaging; anticipate higher inspection rates for guavas
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Fresh Keitt Mangoes
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