Navel Oranges from China
Navel oranges (Citrus sinensis) are a seedless variety of sweet oranges characterized by a navel-like formation at the apex. They fall under HTS 0805.10.00.60 as 'other' fresh oranges, excluding Valencia oranges which have a separate statistical breakout. These are typically fresh, not dried, and imported for retail consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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 Mediterranean fruit fly
• Comply with USDA APHIS cold treatment requirements for citrus from certain origins to prevent quarantine pests
• Label accurately as 'fresh navel oranges' to avoid reclassification; declare net weight excluding packaging