U.S. imports of Lemons & Limes, Fresh or Dried (HS 080550) totaled $115.6M in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Lemons & Limes, Fresh or Dried paid $4.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Lemons & Limes, Fresh or Dried imports of $115.6M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $100.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMexico dominates US lemon and lime imports by a wide margin, driven largely by Citrus latifolia (Persian/Tahiti lime) volumes that move under dedicated tariff lines (0805503020 for certified organic and 0805503040 for conventional), while Key limes (Citrus aurantifolia) are separately captured at 0805504000. The heading also distinguishes certified organic lemons (0805502010) from conventional lemons (0805502050), making organic certification documentation a classification-critical element at entry. Colombia is a secondary lime supplier, and Chile contributes meaningfully on the lemon side. USDA APHIS phytosanitary admissibility conditions — including potential cold-treatment requirements for lemons from certain origins — must be verified before shipment; consult a licensed customs broker or APHIS for current requirements.
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6.8K import shipments a month
To enter under the certified organic lines (0805502010 for lemons, 0805503020 for Citrus latifolia limes, or 0805505010 for other limes), the importer must provide documentation from a USDA-accredited certifying agent confirming the product meets National Organic Program standards. Without valid organic certification, the shipment must be entered under the corresponding conventional line, which may carry a different duty rate.
The distinction is botanical: Citrus latifolia (Persian or Tahiti lime) is the large, seedless variety that dominates commercial trade, while Citrus aurantifolia (Key lime or Mexican lime) is smaller and more acidic. Phytosanitary certificates and commercial invoices should identify the species. Misidentification between 0805503040 and 0805504000 can affect duty liability, so species-level documentation from the exporter is advisable.
Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 0805
Subheading 080550 · $115.6M of $263.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$115.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.1B of Lemons & Limes, Fresh or Dried and exported $215.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0805503040 | Limes (Citrus Latifolia), Fresh or Dried, Oth Th Org | $65.5M | 0.0011% | 0.13% | $693 |
| 0805502050 | Lemons, Fresh or Dried, NESOI | $40.2M | 11.18% | 89.01% | $4.5M |
| 0805504000 | Limes (Citrus Aurantifolia) Fresh or Dried | $6.0M | 0.01% | 0.11% | $842 |
| 0805502010 | Lemons, Certified Organic, Fresh or Dried | $2.7M | 4.47% | 37.93% | $122K |
| 0805503020 | Limes (Citrus Latifolia), Fresh or Dried, Cert Org | $1.2M | 0.01% | 1.49% | $146 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Argentina together supply 79% of it. Argentina pays 12.6% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
68.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.00% of imports for consumption.