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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered any other month
Catch-all subheading for grapefruit outside specified seasonal October-January periods.
If navel oranges misidentified
Oranges have different seed/pulp characteristics, leading to separate classification.
If preserved in brine for transport
Chapter note defines provisional preservation treatments moving fruit to heading 0812.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'fresh grapefruit, October entry' and net weight per statistical note
• Comply with APHIS import permits for citrus from quarantine areas; avoid mixing varieties in one shipment
• Watch for quota applicability on Mexican grapefruit; declare accurately to prevent penalties
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 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.
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.