Fresh Flame Grapefruit from China
Flame Grapefruit is a vibrant red variety with intense sweetness, classified under HTS 0805.40.4010 when entered fresh August 1-September 30. This seasonal code tracks high-volume imports during early fall market demand. Excludes any treated or dried forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Request origin-specific treatment certificates (e.g
• irradiation for some countries)
• Document varietal purity to prevent downclassification as generic grapefruit
• Monitor quota applicability if from preferential trade partners