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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0805.40.80Same rate: 17.5%

If entered any other month

Catch-all subheading for grapefruit outside specified seasonal October-January periods.

0805.10.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If navel oranges misidentified

Oranges have different seed/pulp characteristics, leading to separate classification.

0812.90.90.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

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