Fresh Mexican Pomelo from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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