Fresh Tangerines from China

Tangerines are small, reddish-orange citrus fruits with a tangy-sweet taste and thin, easily peelable skin. Classified under HTS 0805.29.00.00 as 'other' mandarins including tangerines, distinct from clementines or wilkings. They are popular for snacking and juicing in winter markets.

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

Obtain APHIS import permit prior to shipment and ensure cold chain maintenance below 50°F during transport

Label cartons with varietal name, origin, and net weight; avoid common pitfalls like undeclared treatments

Monitor for Mediterranean fruit fly; fumigation may be required based on origin country protocols