0805.50.40.00/Seedless Mexican Limes/China

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)

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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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