Bearss Limes from China
Bearss limes are a popular seedless variety of Persian limes with juicy flesh and mild flavor, ideal for juicing. Classified under HTS 0805.50.40.00 as fresh 'other' limes, excluding key lime types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh Bearss limes' to avoid misclassification with lemons under 0805.40
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for citrus from quarantine areas
• Monitor moisture content to ensure not dried, which could reclassify under general dried citrus