Fresh California Pomegranates
Premium pomegranates grown in California's San Joaquin Valley, harvested at peak ripeness for optimal flavor and juiciness. These fall under HTS 0810.90.4660 as fresh pomegranates, distinct from dried or processed forms, imported in bulk for distribution to retailers and juice producers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water
Preservation treatments for transport move them to Chapter 81 fruit provisions, unsuitable for immediate consumption per chapter notes.
If imported as whole fruits for industrial juice extraction
Plants used in pharmaceutical or juice production may shift to Chapter 12 for fruits of a kind used primarily in perfumery or extraction.
If mangosteens or similar but misdeclared as pomegranates
Specific tropical fresh fruits have dedicated subheadings; accurate botanical identification prevents reclassification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify freshness with phytosanitary certificates from USDA-approved origins to avoid quarantine issues; declare exact varietal if required for statistical reporting; inspect for pest damage common in Mediterranean shipments
Related Products under HTS 0810.90.46.60
Organic Peruvian Pomegranates
Certified organic pomegranates from Peru's coastal regions, grown without synthetic pesticides for health-conscious consumers. Classified under HTS 0810.90.4660 as fresh 'other fruit' pomegranates, meeting General Statistical Note 6 for organic certification during import.
Wonderful Variety Pomegranates
Wonderful-brand pomegranates, the leading US commercial variety known for large size and ruby-red arils, sourced from ideal growing regions. HTS 0810.90.4660 covers these as fresh pomegranates under 'other fruit', imported whole for retail sale.
Turkish Hicaz Pomegranates
Hicaznar pomegranates from Turkey, prized for their intense sweetness and soft seeds, typically exported during fall harvest. These fresh fruits are reported under HTS 0810.90.4660 as pomegranates in the 'other fresh fruit' category.
Indian Bhagwa Pomegranates
Bhagwa super variety pomegranates from India's Maharashtra region, featuring pinkish-red skin and abundant arils. Classified as fresh pomegranates under HTS 0810.90.4660 when imported whole and unprocessed.
Spanish Mollar de Elche Pomegranates
Mollar de Elche PDO pomegranates from Spain's Alicante region, renowned for sweet flavor and low acidity. HTS 0810.90.4660 applies to these fresh imports, emphasizing their status as premium table fruit.
Fresh Pomegranate Arils Packs
Retail-ready packs of fresh pomegranate arils, hand-extracted from whole fruits and packaged for direct consumer sale. While primarily arils, when imported as fresh fruit segments they may report under HTS 0810.90.4660 if not further processed.