0805.40.80.90 - Pomelo

This HTS classification, 0805.40.80.90, specifically covers pomelos that are fresh or dried and are entered at any time outside of specific designated periods. Pomelos are a large, citrus fruit characterized by a thick rind, sweet and slightly tart flesh, and a mild grapefruit-like flavor. This category encompasses the whole fruit, whether fresh or dried.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 0805.40.80.10, which exclusively covers grapefruits. While both are citrus fruits within the broader grapefruit and pomelo grouping, pomelos are botanically distinct and generally larger with a thicker peel and a less bitter taste than grapefruits. This specific classification ensures accurate tariff application based on the distinct characteristics of the pomelo.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories for 0805.40.80.90. Therefore, classification under this code depends solely on the correct identification of the fruit as a pomelo and its entry status, ensuring it is not subject to any specific seasonal entry provisions that might fall under a different, more granular classification if they existed.