Fresh Peruvian Strawberries from China
High-altitude fresh strawberries from Peru, imported year-round but classified under off-peak HTS 0810.10.40. These remain fresh, untreated fruit suitable for immediate consumption in gourmet and retail channels.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure APHIS import permit for Peruvian origin; declare varietal resistance to specific pests
• Avoid common pitfall of overripe shipments rejected at border—use cold chain documentation
• Label net weight accurately; separate from any mixed fruit pallets to prevent reclassification