Fresh Chilean Murcott Mandarins from Japan
Chilean Murcotts are honey-sweet with pebbly skin, bridging mandarin and tangor traits. HTS 0805.21.00 accommodates them as tangerine-type when not hybrid-designated, exported January-May in carton trays. Rich oil glands enhance aroma.
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
• Murcotts often need fruit fly host status declaration; use sulfur pads sparingly in containers; time imports for off-US season