California Grown Limes from China
California-grown Persian limes are domestically cultivated but imported varieties match this profile for tariff purposes. HTS 0805.50.40.00 covers these fresh 'other' limes excluding key 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
• Cross-check with FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce imports
• Use size grading (e.g
• 110-175 count) to match commercial standards
• Avoid wax coatings that might imply processing beyond fresh state