Foster Pink Grapefruit from Germany
Foster Pink Grapefruit provides mild sweetness with light pink blush, entered fresh via HTS 0805.40.4010 during the August-September period. Captures early-season imports for East Coast markets. Must be tree-ripened and free of processing indicators.
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
• Use ventilated containers to prevent condensation and rot during transit
• Cross-check varietal certificates against packing lists for audit protection
• Seasonal timing critical—late July shipments risk reclassification