U.S. imports of Fresh Kiwi Fruit (HS 081050) totaled $43.7M in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Importers of Fresh Kiwi Fruit paid $2K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFresh kiwifruit — botanically Actinidia chinensis, commercially known as kiwi or Chinese gooseberry — is a strongly seasonal import driven by Southern Hemisphere harvest cycles, with New Zealand and Italy as the leading suppliers to the US market. The US schedule separates certified organic kiwifruit (0810500010) from conventional (0810500090), reflecting growing retail demand for organic product. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements and FDA produce-safety rules under FSMA both apply at entry, and importers should confirm that shipments meet US grade and labeling standards for fresh fruit.
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598 import shipments a month
New Zealand and Chile harvest kiwifruit between March and June, and post-harvest cold storage extends availability through much of the year. Italian and Greek product, harvested in autumn, fills Northern Hemisphere supply windows. US importers typically plan procurement around these overlapping seasons to maintain year-round availability, with New Zealand dominating peak import volumes.
Most fresh kiwifruit shipments require a phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organization of the exporting country, attesting that the fruit is free from regulated pests. USDA APHIS may impose additional conditions — such as cold treatment for certain pest risks — depending on the origin country. Consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS for current admissibility requirements.
Subheading 3 of 8 in heading 0810
Subheading 081050 · $43.7M of $309.7M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0810500090 | Kiwi Fruit, Fresh, NESOI | $33.2M | 0.0073% | 0.06% | $2K |
| 0810500010 | Kiwi Fruit, Fresh, Certified Organic | $10.5M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0810500000 | Kiwi Fruit, Fresh | $424K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$43.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$424KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $451.9M of Fresh Kiwi Fruit and exported $34.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
New Zealand and Chile together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.01% of imports for consumption.