Fresh Spanish Clementine-Mandarin Hybrids from Japan
Spanish hybrids like Clemenules are mandarin-clementine crosses with superior peelability and flavor. HTS 0805.29.00.00 captures them as 'other' mandarins when not purely clementine. Europe's leading winter export.
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
• EU GlobalGAP certification often required; verify chain of custody documents
• Diameter sorting mandatory (min 30mm); undersized fruit faces rejection
• Refrigerated containers at 5-8°C; avoid ethylene exposure from other fruits