Abroad
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Question
What is the status of fruits from abroad during the Sabbatical year?
Answer
Fruits that come from abroad or from the Arava, which are considered as having the status of abroad, do not have the sanctity of the Sabbatical year and can be traded as usual. They are exempt from tithes as in other years. Fruits and vegetables from beyond the Jordan have the sanctity of the Sabbatical year, and if they are grown by a non-Jew, it depends on the opinions regarding whether the produce of a non-Jew has the sanctity of the Sabbatical year. According to all opinions, there is no prohibition of spontaneous growth on them.
Source
Azmera Leshimcha (Shemita, Issue 2).
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