Jazz Apples from Mexico
Fresh Jazz apples, a Scifresh brand variety with vibrant red-green skin and balanced flavor profile, exceeding 22¢ per kg valuation. Under HTS 0808.10.00.65 as other fresh high-value apples. Branded for premium supermarket sales.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• License branded variety names like Jazz with trademark documentation to prevent counterfeiting claims at entry
• Maintain cold chain (0-4°C) with reefer container logs to prove freshness compliance
• Avoid blending with lower-value apples in shipments to prevent average valuation dropping below threshold