Fresh Elberta Peaches from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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