Lemons

HTS code 0805.50.20 covers fresh or dried lemons, and should be used when importing this citrus fruit into the United States. Duty rates are generally 2.2¢/kg for standard trade partners, but may be free for eligible countries participating in preference programs, as detailed within Chapter 8 for edible fruit and nuts.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0805.50.20

This tariff classification falls within Chapter 8, which covers edible fruit and nuts, specifically concerning fresh or dried citrus fruit. The 0805.50.20 code is for lemons, and imports are generally subject to a duty of 2.2¢ per kilogram, though preferential rates may apply for certain trade partners or those eligible for free trade agreements. There are two statistical reporting suffixes: 0805.50.20.10 for certified organic lemons and 0805.50.20.50 for all other lemons, so choose the suffix that accurately reflects the product's organic certification status.

Chapter	Chapter 8 - Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons
Section	Section II - Vegetable Products

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General Duty

2.2¢/kg

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG)

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The duty for lemons (HTS code 0805.50.20) is generally 2.2¢/kg, reported in kilograms. However, a free rate applies to imports originating from a variety of countries including Australia (AU), Canada (A+), and others listed as eligible for FTA or preference programs. This free rate applies to both subdivisions: 0805.50.20.10 (Certified organic) and 0805.50.20.50 (Other), provided the lemons meet the origin requirements for the specified preferential trade programs; otherwise, the general duty rate of 2.2¢/kg applies to both subdivisions. No special rate is specified for non-listed countries.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 5.5¢/kg

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Code subdivisions

0805.50.20.10

Citrus fruit, fresh or dried: > Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia): > Lemons > Certified organic

0805.50.20.50

Citrus fruit, fresh or dried: > Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia): > Lemons > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 8 EDIBLE FRUIT AND NUTS; PEEL OF CITRUS FRUIT OR MELONS II 8-1 Notes 1. This chapter does not cover inedible nuts or fruit. 2. Chilled fruit and nuts are to be classified in the same headings as the corresponding fresh fruit and nuts. 3. Dried fruit or dried nuts of this chapter may be partially rehydrated, or treated for the following purposes: (a) For additional preservation or stabilization (for example, by moderate heat treatment, sulfuring, the addition of sorbic acid or potassium sorbate), (b) To improve or maintain their appearance (for example, by the addition of vegetable oil or small quantities of glucose syrup), provided that they retain the character of dried fruits or dried nuts. 4. Heading 0812 applies to fruit and nuts which have been treated solely to ensure their provisional preservation during transport or storage prior to use (for example, by sulfur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulfur water or in other preservative solutions), provided they remain unsuitable for immediate consumption in that state. Additional U.S. Note 1. No allowance shall be made for dirt or other impurities in nuts of any kind, shelled or not shelled. Statistical Note 1. For a list of approved standards for "certified organic", see General Statistical Note 6. 2. For the purposes of statistical reporting numbers 0807.11.3020, 0807.11.3060, 0807.11.4020 and 0807.11.4060, "miniature type" watermelons (also marketed as mini, personal, personal-size or personal mini), refers to watermelons weighing at least 0.91 kg (2 pounds) but not over 3.18 kg (7 pounds). 3. For the purposes of statistical reporting numbers 0810.10.2020, 0810.10.2060, 0810.10.4020 and 0810.10.4060, strawberries "for processing" refers to strawberries that are conventionally and certified organically grown and then shipped loose (not placed into any other containers such as pints or plastic clamshells) in plastic flats not weighing more than 0.91 kg (2 pounds), excluding the weight of the plastic flats.These strawberries are sometimes called "cannery" "freezer" or "juice" strawberries.They are not sold for immediate consumption on the fresh market. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes II 8-2

Section notes

SECTION II VEGETABLE PRODUCTS II-1 Note 1. In this section the term "pellets" means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a binder in a proportion not exceeding 3 percent by weight. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes II-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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