Fresh Durian Fruit from Canada
Durian is a tropical fruit with a distinctive strong odor and creamy, custard-like flesh, commonly imported fresh from Southeast Asia. It falls under HTS 0810.90.46 as fresh fruit, neither citrus nor tropical (per Chapter 8 exclusions), and not strawberries or for processing. This classification covers other fresh fruits unsuitable for immediate statistical breaks.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
2.2%
Rate breakdown
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 phytosanitary certificates from origin countries like Thailand or Malaysia, as durian requires APHIS approval for US entry
• Ensure fruits are truly fresh (not frozen or preserved) to avoid reclassification under Chapter 08 headings 0811 or 0812