Seedless Mexican Limes from China
Seedless Mexican limes are larger, hybrid Persian-style limes grown in Mexico for export. They qualify under HTS 0805.50.40.00 as fresh 'other' limes, not the smaller seeded key limes.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include country-of-origin labeling and varietal certificates for Mexican shipments
• Ensure cold chain compliance (45-55°F) to avoid chilling injury claims
• Separate from key lime shipments to prevent blending and reclassification