Kaki Persimmons
Kaki persimmons refer to the Japanese variety (Diospyros kaki), typically Fuyu or Hachiya types, imported fresh. HTS 0810.70.00.00 covers all fresh persimmons unsuitable for immediate consumption if unripe.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sun-dried
Kaki no suka (dried persimmons) are traditional dried fruit under 0813.
If miniature size under definition
Miniature persimmons might parallel watermelon notes, but stay in 0810.70; check size.
If dried and shelled like nuts
If processed to resemble dried nuts, could shift to Chapter 07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide fumigation or cold treatment evidence for Asian imports to clear CBP/AP HIS
• Accurate weight declaration; persimmons sold by count or kg—avoid underweight claims
Related Products under HTS 0810.70.00.00
Fuyu Persimmons
Fuyu persimmons (Diospyros kaki) are a non-astringent variety with crisp, sweet flesh when ripe, typically eaten fresh. They are classified under HTS 0810.70.00.00 as fresh persimmons, distinct from dried fruit in heading 0813.
Hachiya Persimmons
Hachiya persimmons are an astringent variety that must ripen to a soft, jelly-like texture before eating fresh. Imported fresh under HTS 0810.70.00.00 before any drying process.
Sharon Fruit Persimmons
Sharon fruit is a trademarked name for seedless, non-astringent persimmons from Israel, eaten fresh like an apple. Falls under HTS 0810.70.00.00 as fresh persimmons regardless of branding.
American Persimmons
Native American persimmons (Diospyros virginiana) are smaller, wild varieties with sweet pulp when ripe, imported fresh. Classified under HTS 0810.70.00.00 as all fresh persimmons.
Organic Fuyu Persimmons
Certified organic Fuyu persimmons grown without synthetic pesticides, meeting USDA NOP standards. Classified as fresh fruit under HTS 0810.70.00.00; see General Statistical Note 6 for organic reporting.