Red Delicious Apples from China
Fresh Red Delicious apples valued under 22¢ per kg, often second-grade or processing-grade fruit exported in bulk. Classified in HTS 0808.10.00.30 based on low valuation reflecting non-premium quality for juice or cooking uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoice with per kg valuation certified by exporter to confirm .30 classification
• Comply with APHIS import permits for fire blight and other quarantine pests specific to apples
• Use refrigerated containers maintaining 0-4°C to meet FDA fresh produce safety standards