Fresh Kumquats from China
Small, round citrus fruits with edible skin, typically eaten whole or used in culinary applications. Classified under HTS 0805.90.01.00 as fresh 'other' citrus fruits including kumquats, distinct from common oranges or lemons in headings 0805.10-0805.40. They are imported fresh or dried but remain suitable for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
8.3%
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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming fruits are free from pests like Mediterranean fruit fly
• Declare exact variety (e.g
• Nagami kumquat) and ensure fresh/dried status to avoid misclassification into preserved fruits
• Check seasonal quotas and FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce imports