Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit from China
Ruby Red Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is a sweet-tart, pink-fleshed variety imported fresh during the August-September period. This HTS code 0805.40.4010 specifically covers fresh grapefruit entered between August 1 and September 30 for seasonal statistical tracking. It excludes dried fruit or off-season imports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Verify entry date falls within August 1-September 30; off-season shipments shift to 0805.40.4040
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status, especially for Mexican imports
• Label with variety and origin to avoid reclassification as generic citrus