Fresh Apples

Fresh apple imports are stratified in the US schedule by both organic certification and per-kilogram value: lines 0808100010 and 0808100045 cover certified organic fruit at different value thresholds, while 0808100030 captures conventional apples valued at $0.22 per kilogram or less — a price-based breakpoint that affects duty liability. Chile and New Zealand are the dominant suppliers, shipping during the Southern Hemisphere harvest window (roughly March–August) when North American domestic supply is tightest. Canada also supplies meaningful volumes, particularly of premium varieties, and qualifies for preferential treatment under USMCA. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements and FDA prior notice apply; consult a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency for admissibility specifics.