Fresh White Nectarines from Japan
White-fleshed nectarines are smooth-skinned stone fruits botanically classified as peaches (Prunus persica var. nucipersica), imported fresh during off-peak seasons. HTS 0809.30.40.10 covers them as peaches including nectarines entered outside primary harvest times.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoices specifying 'white nectarines' with varietal name and entry date to support off-season classification
• Comply with APHIS import regulations including cold treatment protocols for fruit fly prevention from regions like Chile or Spain
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk shipping in ventilated crates maintains fresh classification and prevents duty reassessment