California Honey Tangerines from China
Fresh honey tangerines, a sweet and juicy variety grown primarily in California, are classified under HTS 0805.21.00.10 as tangerines within the mandarin category. These small, easy-to-peel citrus fruits are harvested fresh and sold for immediate consumption without drying or processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries to meet USDA APHIS requirements for fresh citrus
• Ensure fruits are free from pests like Mediterranean fruit fly; declare variety accurately to avoid reclassification
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain freshness and comply with cold treatment protocols during transit