Fresh Japanese Mikan Tangerines from China
Mikan tangerines from Japan, also known as honey mandarins, offer a rich, aromatic flavor with easy-to-peel skin and few seeds. These fall squarely under HTS 0805.21.00 as tangerines, imported fresh in mesh bags during peak season from November to February. Their small size (around 2-3 inches) and deep orange hue make them ideal for snacking.
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
• Japanese mikans require vapor heat treatment certification for fruit flies; use ventilated cartons to prevent moisture buildup during sea freight; check for tariff-rate quotas which limit annual imports