Gala Apples from China
Gala apples are a medium-sized, sweet variety with yellow-orange skin striped with red, popular for fresh eating. They fall under HTS 0808.10.00 as fresh apples, harvested and shipped without processing for immediate consumption. This classification covers all varieties of fresh apples in their natural state.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries confirming apples are free from pests like codling moth
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements including cold treatment protocols for certain origins
• Avoid misclassification as processed fruit; ensure apples are fresh and not treated beyond basic post-harvest handling