Mandarins, Tangerines, and Satsumas, Fresh or Dried

The HTS separates tangerines (0805210010) from other mandarins including satsumas (0805210090). Classification depends on the botanical variety as documented by the exporter. When the variety is ambiguous or the commercial invoice uses generic terms, importers should obtain a written varietal declaration from the shipper to support the chosen tariff line.

Chile and Peru harvest mandarins during the Southern Hemisphere autumn and winter, which aligns with the US spring and summer — periods of lower domestic US citrus production. Importers can use this window to source fresh product, but should monitor APHIS phytosanitary conditions and cold-treatment requirements, which can vary by origin and season.