Fresh Mexican Pomelo from China
Large Mexican pomelos with thick pithy rind and mild green-tinged flesh are imported fresh, qualifying under HTS 0805.40.60.00 for October entries alongside grapefruit.
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
• Distinguish pomelos from grapefruit via size (>1kg typical) and rind thickness in invoices
• Comply with USMCA rules for Mexican origin to potentially reduce duties
• Monitor ethylene exposure to prevent premature ripening during ocean transit