Satsuma-Style Tangerines from China
Fresh tangerines resembling satsumas in seedlessness and peelability, imported from Japan or similar origins, fall under HTS 0805.21.00.10. They are marketed as premium easy-peel citrus for fresh consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide varietal certificates to differentiate from true satsumas in 0805.21.00.20
• Use modified atmosphere packaging to extend shelf life during long-haul shipping
• Monitor for Asian citrus greening (HLB) with origin-specific inspections