Fresh Eureka Lemons from China
Eureka lemons (Citrus limon) are the most common variety of fresh lemons imported for retail sale, characterized by their bright yellow rind and juicy, acidic flesh. They fall under HTS 0805.50.20 as fresh lemons not dried or otherwise processed. These lemons are typically packed in boxes for distribution to grocery stores.
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 phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries to meet USDA APHIS requirements for citrus imports
• Ensure lemons are free from quarantine pests like Mediterranean fruit fly; fumigation may be required
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh lemons' to avoid misclassification as processed fruit