Fresh Chinese Lychee
Fresh lychees (Litchi chinensis) harvested from China, featuring red bumpy skin, translucent white flesh, and a sweet floral flavor. Classified under HTS 0810.90.4650 as fresh 'other fruit' excluding specified categories like citrus or berries. These are perishable fruits imported in bulk for retail distribution.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated with sulfur dioxide gas for transport
Preservation treatments making them unsuitable for immediate consumption shift to Chapter 81 fruit provisionally preserved.
If processed into guava-like tropical fruit products
Different fresh tropical fruits like guavas have specific headings; lychees default to 0810 as 'other'.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried lychees become 'dried leguminous vegetables' or similar in Chapter 7, not fresh fruit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from exporting country to meet USDA APHIS requirements for fruit flies and quarantine pests
• Maintain cold chain (32-41°F) during transit to prevent spoilage; declare exact weight and origin accurately
• Avoid misclassification as preserved fruit; ensure fruits remain fresh and suitable only for immediate consumption
Related Products under HTS 0810.90.46.50
Fresh Vietnamese Lychee
Premium fresh lychees from Vietnam's Long An province, known for their large size and juicy, aromatic flesh. Falls under HTS 0810.90.4650 as fresh lychees in the 'other fresh fruit' category. Imported seasonally in ventilated crates for maximum freshness.
Fresh Taiwanese Lychee
Fresh 'Yu Her Pong' variety lychees from Taiwan, prized for their crisp texture and honey-like sweetness. HTS 0810.90.4650 covers these as fresh lychees under 'other fruit, fresh.' Typically air-shipped in small punnets for premium markets.
Fresh Madagascar Lychee
Organic fresh lychees from Madagascar, with vibrant red skin and exceptionally sweet flesh due to island terroir. Classified in HTS 0810.90.4650 as fresh 'lychee' under other fresh fruits. Exported in eco-friendly bulk packaging.
Fresh Thai Lychee
Fresh 'Holland' variety lychees from Thailand, large-sized with firm flesh and mild sweetness. HTS 0810.90.4650 designates these as fresh lychees in the 'other' fresh fruit provision. Commonly sea-freighted in controlled atmosphere containers.