Fresh Clingstone Peaches from China
Clingstone peaches have flesh that adheres tightly to the pit, commonly used for canning but imported fresh in off-season periods. Classified under HTS 0809.30.40.10 for peaches entered anytime outside standard fresh market seasons.
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
• Include grading certificates showing maturity stage suitable for fresh consumption to distinguish from processing-grade fruit
• Monitor ethylene levels during shipping to prevent premature ripening, which could lead to rejection as overripe or processed
• Use refrigerated containers maintaining 0-5°C; temperature logs support fresh status during customs inspection