Fresh Red Pomelo from China
A large citrus fruit with thick, reddish rind and sweet, juicy pink flesh, known as pomelo (Citrus maxima). Classified under HTS 0805.40.40.90 when entered August 1 to September 30 due to its pomelo species and seasonal import timing. Primarily imported fresh from Southeast Asia for retail markets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify entry date falls within August 1-September 30 to qualify for this code; provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country
• Inspect for pests common in citrus like Mediterranean fruit fly
• Label accurately as 'pomelo' to distinguish from grapefruit