Foster Pink Grapefruit from Japan
Foster Pink grapefruits provide a balanced sweet-tart profile with light pink blush, popular in gift packs. This code applies to fresh grapefruit entered August 1-September 30, aligning with import surges.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Size grade accurately (e.g
• 36/40 count) as CBP uses for uniformity checks
• Obtain organic certification if marketed as such, per General Statistical Note 6 standards
• Avoid wax coatings exceeding FDA limits, which trigger detention