Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit from Germany
Ruby Red Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is a vibrant pink-fleshed variety known for its sweet-tart flavor, typically harvested from Texas or Florida orchards. This fresh grapefruit enters during non-peak seasons (outside December-May entry period) and is classified under HTS 0805.40.8010 as fresh grapefruit. It remains suitable for immediate consumption without processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify entry date falls outside December 1-May 31 to avoid 0805.40.40 codes; obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country; declare varietal name accurately to match statistical suffixes