Fresh Elberta Peaches from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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