Fresh Snow Queen White Nectarines from Japan
Snow Queen nectarines offer sub-acid white flesh under pale yellow-red skin, imported fresh outside April-June. HTS 0809.30.40.90 precisely captures these clingstone nectarines as distinct from peaches. They are premium for fresh market sales due to delicate flavor.
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
• Require exporter certificates specifying 'nectarines, Snow Queen variety, fresh'; maintain cold chain to prevent chilling injury
• Watch for codling moth inspections common for stone fruits from certain origins