Citrus fruit — HTS 0805
Citrus fruit, fresh or dried
Chapter 08 › Heading 0805
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 0805 is a 4-digit product category for citrus fruit, whether fresh or dried. It groups citrus products together, such as oranges, mandarins or tangerines, lemons, limes, and other citrus identified in the more detailed tariff provisions. The heading is a starting point, not the final import classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, narrow the product using the more specific subheadings and statistical provisions. The key distinguishing factor is usually the type of citrus fruit, along with whether it is fresh or dried and any description-based distinctions in the applicable schedule. Read the complete 8-digit wording, including punctuation and “other” provisions; do not choose a code based only on a product name or a similar-looking item. Confirm the current HTSUS text and seek customs-broker or classification-professional advice when the facts are unclear.
What to check
- Identify the exact citrus species or commercial type, and document the product’s common and botanical names if available.
- Confirm whether the goods are fresh or dried at importation; do not assume that processing, packaging, or storage conditions are irrelevant.
- Read every candidate subheading and statistical suffix in the current HTSUS, including any exclusions, notes, or “other” language.
- Match the classification to the goods as imported, including their physical condition and any relevant product documentation.
- Check the current HTSUS and CBP classification guidance, and ask a customs broker or other qualified professional if multiple provisions could apply.
HTS heading 0805 summary
Citrus fruit is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0805.40 | Grapefruit and pomelos |
| 0805.50 | Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0805.10.00 👉 | Oranges | 1.9¢/kg | Free | 2.2¢/kg |
| 0805.90.01.00 👉 | Other, including kumquats, citrons and bergamots | 0.8% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 0805?
Citrus fruit, fresh or dried. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.