Verna Lemons from China
Verna lemons are a Spanish variety (Citrus limon) known for late-season harvest and seedlessness. Fresh imports fall under HTS 0805.50.2050 as other lemons. Valued for their storage qualities during transatlantic shipping.
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
• Time imports to avoid overlapping with US domestic lemon seasons to minimize dumping claims
• Use IPAFF-approved treatments for Mediterranean fruit fly prevention
• Segregate by maturity stage to ensure all fruit meets fresh import standards