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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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