Fresh Australian Nectarines

Premium flat or donut nectarines from Australia, imported during US off-season with distinctive squat shape and intense sweetness. Classified as HTS 0809.30.40 for nectarines entered outside the April-August seasonal exemption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0809.30.20Same rate: 35%

If seasonal US entry

April-August entries qualify for zero rate under same fresh fruit heading.

0809.29.00.00Same rate: 35%

If sour cherries misclassified

Different stone fruit types have separate subheadings within Chapter 08.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If dried but not further prepared

Dried nectarines become dehydrated fruit under vegetables/fruits Chapter 07.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Australian exports require irradiation treatment; verify PPQ 587 attachment

Maintain cold chain; temperature excursions above 5°C cause internal breakdown

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