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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If miniature type under 7 pounds
Smaller pomelos meeting the miniature watermelon weight criteria (2-7 lbs) get separate statistical tracking.
If entered as fresh oranges
Misidentified pomelos may incorrectly classify under fresh orange provisions if not properly declared.
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
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Fresh Indonesian Red Pomelo
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Fresh Taiwan White Pomelo
Large white-fleshed pomelos from Taiwan with crisp segments and mild flavor, imported fresh outside standard entry windows. Specifically classified under HTS 0805.40.80.90 for pomelo entered at any other time. Common in Asian grocery fresh produce sections.