Fresh Thai Pomelo from China
Large, juicy pomelos grown in Thailand with thick yellow rind and pinkish flesh, entered fresh during non-peak season. Classified under HTS 0805.40.80.90 as pomelo entered at any other time outside standard grapefruit/pomelo entry periods. These are table fruit suitable for immediate consumption after peeling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify entry timing against USDA seasonal restrictions for grapefruit/pomelos to ensure classification in 0805.40.80.90 rather than principal entry codes
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like Mediterranean fruit fly, required for all fresh citrus imports
• Label clearly as 'pomelo' (not grapefruit) to avoid misclassification; include country of origin and variety if specified