Fresh Red Rambutan from China

Fresh red rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a tropical fruit with spiky red skin, white translucent flesh, and a single seed, commonly imported from Southeast Asia. It falls under HTS 0810.90.4670 as fresh rambutan, distinct from processed or preserved forms. This classification applies to fruit suitable for immediate consumption without further treatment.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.2%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify fruit is fresh and unprocessed with phytosanitary certificates from origin country; declare exact weight and origin to avoid misclassification as preserved fruit

Common pitfall: inadequate insect treatment documentation leading to quarantines