0810.70.00.00 - Persimmons

HTS Code 0810.70.00.00 specifically covers fresh persimmons. These are the edible fruits of various species of trees in the genus Diospyros, characterized by their sweet, sometimes astringent, flesh and smooth, leathery skin. This classification applies to persimmons in their natural state, whether loose or in pre-packaged retail containers.

This category is distinct from its sibling categories within heading 0810. For instance, it is separate from strawberries (0810.10), raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, and loganberries (0810.20), currants and gooseberries (0810.30.00.00), and cranberries, blueberries, and other fruits of the genus Vaccinium (0810.40.00). Unlike kiwifruit (0810.50.00), persimmons are typically larger and possess a distinct botanical classification and growth habit.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 0810.70.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level relies on accurately identifying the fruit as a persimmon. Importers and exporters should ensure that the imported or exported fruit precisely matches the physical characteristics and botanical definition of persimmons to avoid misclassification.