Fresh Peruvian Tangerines from Canada
Peruvian tangerines are vibrant, seedless fruits with a balanced sweet-tart profile, grown in coastal valleys and harvested year-round. Under HTS 0805.21.00 as mandarins/tangerines, they are exported in 20-pound boxes for US markets. Their thin rind and juicy flesh align with the tariff description excluding hybrids.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Peru shipments often need methyl bromide fumigation; test for pesticide residues meeting EPA tolerances; segregate from other citrus to avoid cross-contamination claims