Halved Nectarines in Fruit Juice from Mexico
Halved fresh nectarines preserved in their own juice or mixed fruit juice, low-sugar option in tin cans. This qualifies for HTS 2008.70.20 as 'other peaches' (nectarines included), prepared fruit with minimal added sweetening, not homogenized or juiced per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
27%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'nectarines' explicitly if not mixed; retain grower certificates for varietal authenticity
• FDA registration and prior notice mandatory; test for pesticide residues common in stone fruit
• Avoid declaring as 'peach nectar' to prevent shift to juice headings