Gala Apples
Fresh Gala apples, a premium variety known for their mild sweetness and yellow-orange striping, valued over 22¢ per kg due to superior quality and export standards. Classified under HTS 0808.10.00.65 as fresh apples that are 'other' varieties excluding Fuji, Red Delicious, and Granny Smith. These apples are harvested at peak ripeness for international markets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically Fuji variety
Fuji apples have a dedicated statistical suffix under fresh apples valued over 22¢/kg, separating premium Japanese-origin varieties.
If stored in controlled atmosphere for over 90 days
Prolonged cold storage may reclassify apples as not 'fresh,' moving them to the heading for fruit provisionally preserved during transport.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify valuation exceeds 22¢/kg with commercial invoices and obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country to confirm freshness and pest-free status
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements including cold treatment protocols for certain origins to prevent pests like apple maggot
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring apples are fresh (not frozen or preserved) and document variety to distinguish from statistical breakouts
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Jazz Apples
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Cripps Pink Apples
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Pink Lady Apples
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Ambrosia Apples
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Envy Apples
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