Fresh Cold-Stored Fuji Apples from Mexico
Fuji apples maintained in controlled atmosphere cold storage for extended freshness beyond natural season. Still HTS 0808.10.00 as fresh apples, not processed or preserved beyond temperature control. Enables counter-seasonal imports.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document storage conditions proving apples remain fresh, not preserved
• Controlled atmosphere parameters logged for customs verification
• Refrigerated container pre-cooling essential for quality maintenance