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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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