Fresh Red Cactus Pears (Opuntia ficus-indica)
These vibrant red cactus pears, also known as prickly pears or tuna, are fresh fruits harvested from the Opuntia ficus-indica cactus. They feature a juicy, seed-filled interior with sweet-tart flavor and thin, removable skin. Classified under HTS 0810.90.4620 as fresh 'other fruit' specifically identified as cactus pears, distinct from processed or provisionally preserved forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If peeled or processed for preservation
Peeled or otherwise prepared cactus pears (not frozen) fall under heading 0813 for fruit prepared or preserved.
If treated solely for provisional preservation during transport
Cactus pears preserved in brine or sulfur solutions but unsuitable for immediate consumption classify under heading 0812.
If imported as immature vegetable crop rather than ripe fruit
Nopalitos (immature cactus pads) are classified as fresh vegetables under Chapter 07, not fruit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like cochineal insects, required for all fresh cactus pear imports
• Ensure fruits are truly fresh and unpeeled; peeled or processed pears shift to HTS 0813 or 0814
• Declare varietal details if requested; misclassification as generic fresh fruit risks penalties
Related Products under HTS 0810.90.46.20
Fresh Green Cactus Pears (Green Tuna)
Green cactus pears are early-harvest prickly pears with bright green skin and mildly sweet, crisp flesh containing small black seeds. Grown primarily in arid regions like Mexico and Sicily, they are sold fresh for immediate consumption. HTS 0810.90.4620 covers these as fresh cactus pears under 'other fresh fruit'.
Organic Fresh Cactus Pears
Certified organic cactus pears are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, meeting USDA or EU organic standards. These fresh fruits retain their natural magenta or green hues and are hand-harvested to preserve quality. HTS 0810.90.4620 applies to all fresh cactus pears, with organic status noted statistically per General Note 6.
Fresh Yellow Cactus Pears (Yellow Tuna)
Yellow cactus pears offer a milder, pineapple-like flavor with golden flesh and fewer seeds than red varieties. These premium fresh fruits are typically larger and grown in controlled desert orchards. They fall squarely under HTS 0810.90.4620 as explicitly named fresh cactus pears.
Fresh Spineless Cactus Pears
Spineless cactus pears are cultivated varieties of Opuntia with reduced or absent glochids (spines), making them easier to handle for fresh market sales. The fruit maintains the characteristic juicy texture and sweet flavor profile. HTS 0810.90.4620 encompasses all fresh cactus pears regardless of spine characteristics.