Fresh Chinese Honey Pomelo

Premium honey pomelo from China with exceptionally sweet, tender flesh and thick peel, entered fresh during off-season periods. HTS 0805.40.80.90 covers pomelos not entered during principal grapefruit/pomelo seasons. Popular for gifting during Lunar New Year celebrations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0805.40.40Same rate: 17.5%

If miniature type under 7 pounds

Smaller pomelos meeting the miniature watermelon weight criteria (2-7 lbs) get separate statistical tracking.

0805.10.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If entered as fresh oranges

Misidentified pomelos may incorrectly classify under fresh orange provisions if not properly declared.

0813.40.90Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If frozen whole

Frozen pomelos (not dried) classify under fruit preserved by freezing in Chapter 08.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include fumigation certificates if originating from China due to specific quarantine treatments for citrus canker

Document varietal purity—honey pomelos must not be cross-classified as hybrid grapefruits

Monitor EU/China trade agreements that may affect preferential duty rates for this HTS