Tahiti Persian Limes from China
Tahiti Persian limes (Citrus latifolia) are seedless, thin-skinned limes commonly used in beverages and cooking. These fresh limes fall under HTS 0805.50.40.00 as 'other' limes, distinct from key limes, and are imported fresh without drying or processing.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify botanical identification as Citrus latifolia to distinguish from key limes under 0805.50.20
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh condition and freedom from pests like Mediterranean fruit fly
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring limes are not treated for preservation, which would shift to Chapter 08 heading 0812