Fresh Flame Grapefruit from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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