Fresh Flame Grapefruit
Flame grapefruit offers vibrant pink-red flesh and thin skin, ideal for fresh market import during October when this code 0805.40.60.00 governs fresh grapefruit entries.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If miniature watermelons
Entirely different fruit family; statistical notes define size/weight criteria.
If used for essential oils
Extracted citrus oils shift to Chapter 33 for essential oils, not fresh fruit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure boxes marked with variety, origin, and 'fresh/not dried' to match HTS description
• Test for minimum Brix levels if required by buyer; customs may verify maturity
• Avoid overpacking to prevent bruising claims during inspection
Related Products under HTS 0805.40.60.00
Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit
Ruby Red grapefruit is a sweet-tart citrus fruit with distinctive red flesh, typically harvested and imported fresh during peak season including October. This variety falls under HTS 0805.40.60.00 when entered in October as fresh grapefruit, meeting the seasonal statistical reporting requirements for grapefruit imports.
Fresh Marsh White Grapefruit
Marsh White grapefruit features pale yellow rind and light flesh with balanced acidity, imported fresh primarily in fall months like October. Classified under HTS 0805.40.60.00 specifically for October entries of fresh grapefruit and pomelos.
Fresh Star Ruby Grapefruit
Star Ruby is a premium deep-red grapefruit variety known for high lycopene content and intense sweetness, shipped fresh during October harvest peaks. This HTS 0805.40.60.00 applies to such fresh grapefruit imports specifically during October.
Fresh Rio Red Grapefruit
Rio Red grapefruit is a Texas-origin hybrid with exceptional sweetness and deep crimson pulp, commonly imported fresh in October under HTS 0805.40.60.00.
Fresh Mexican Pomelo
Large Mexican pomelos with thick pithy rind and mild green-tinged flesh are imported fresh, qualifying under HTS 0805.40.60.00 for October entries alongside grapefruit.
Fresh Foster Pink Grapefruit
Foster Pink grapefruit blends sweetness with subtle bitterness, featuring light pink flesh; October imports fall precisely under HTS 0805.40.60.00 for fresh citrus.