Fresh Golden Quinces from China
Golden quinces are a variety of fresh Cydonia oblonga fruit with golden-yellow skin, harvested outside the December-May entry period. They fall under HTS 0808.40.4025 as fresh quinces entered at other times, distinct from primary season imports. These quinces are typically used for cooking due to their high pectin content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like codling moth, required for all fresh quinces
• Verify entry timing; HTS 0808.40.4025 applies only outside December-May period to avoid misclassification
• Label clearly as 'fresh quinces' with country of origin; avoid any preservative treatments to prevent reclassification under Chapter 08 heading 0812