Fresh Sicilian Lemons from Japan
Premium Sicilian lemons (Citrus limon) imported fresh from Italy, known for their large size, high oil content in the rind, and intense aroma. HTS 0805.50.20 covers these fresh lemons destined for fresh market consumption. Often used in gourmet cooking and beverage production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with EU-US citrus trade agreements for preferential tariff treatment
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to pass FDA import alerts
• Declare varietal origin accurately to match statistical breakouts