Fresh Elberta Peaches from China

Elberta peaches are a popular yellow-fleshed freestone variety known for shipping well, imported fresh during winter/spring off-seasons from Southern Hemisphere sources. HTS 0809.30.40.10 applies to such named peach varieties entered outside U.S. harvest periods.

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

Label shipments with specific cultivar 'Elberta' and country of origin; supports tariff classification and marketing claims

Obtain prior APHIS permit for peach imports; required for most non-North American sources

Inspect for physical damage upon arrival; bruised fruit may be downclassified or rejected under fresh standards