Pink-Fleshed Pomelo from China

Pomelo variety with vibrant pink interior flesh, thicker rind than grapefruit, sweet-tart flavor. Specifically under HTS 0805.40.40.90 for August-September imports. Increasingly popular as grapefruit alternative.

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

Conduct flesh color inspection to differentiate from ruby grapefruit

Comply with fumigation requirements for Caribbean fruit fly

Use ventilated containers to manage high respiration rates