0810.50.00 - Kiwifruit

HTS Code 0810.50.00 specifically classifies kiwifruit, also known as Chinese gooseberry. This designation encompasses the fresh, raw fruit of the Actinidia genus. Its placement within Chapter 8, "Edible Fruits and Nuts; Peel of Citrus Fruit or Melons," indicates its primary use as a food item.

This category is distinct from its sibling entries, which cover other fresh fruits such as strawberries (0810.10), raspberries and blackberries (0810.20), and currants and gooseberries (0810.30.00.00). Unlike these, kiwifruit possesses a unique fuzzy brown skin and vibrant green flesh with tiny black seeds. While other fruits in this chapter are grouped by general botanical families or common names, kiwifruit is recognized as a distinct commodity for customs purposes.

Within HTS 0810.50.00, two subcategories exist to further refine classification: "Certified organic" (0810.50.00.10) and "Other" (0810.50.00.90). This distinction allows for preferential tariff treatment or specific record-keeping requirements for organically produced kiwifruit, while all other kiwifruit falls under the general "Other" designation.