Certified Organic Mexican Limes from China
Small Mexican limes (Citrus aurantifolia) certified organic from key growing regions, intensely flavored for culinary applications. HTS 0805.50.20.10 designates these as fresh organic lemons/limes. Major import volume from Mexico.
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
• Leverage USMCA organic equivalence for Mexican suppliers to streamline clearance
• Prepare for APHIS inspection targeting lime anthracnose and seed weevils
• Maintain cold chain 45-55°F to preserve organic quality claims