Fresh Chilean Nectarines
Premium nectarines imported from Chile during the Southern Hemisphere summer (US winter), featuring smooth, vibrant skin and juicy flesh. Classified under HTS 0809.30.40 as fresh peaches including nectarines entered outside the domestic growing season.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If during US growing season April 1-August 31
In-season imports qualify for duty-free entry under seasonal provisions.
If classified as plums
Misidentification of variety could shift to plum subheading if stone fruit characteristics differ.
If provisionally preserved in sulfur solution
Treatment beyond simple refrigeration moves to Chapter 81 preservation heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include country-of-origin marking clearly visible on shipping containers as 'Product of Chile'
• Ensure cold treatment compliance (e.g
• 40°F for 16 days) per USDA APHIS for vapor heat or irradiation
• Watch for weight-based customs valuation; nectarines often command premium pricing over peaches
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Fresh South African Nectarines
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Fresh Spanish Cling Peaches
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Fresh Peruvian White-Flesh Peaches
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Fresh Australian Nectarines
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