0805.40.80.10/Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit/Japan

Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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