Satsuma-Style Tangerines from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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