Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit
Ruby Red Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is a sweet-tart variety of grapefruit with distinctive red flesh, imported fresh during non-citrus season periods. Classified under HTS 0805.40.80 as grapefruit entered at any other time outside the specified seasonal entry periods. These are typically sized for retail sale and meet fresh fruit import standards.
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If entered during the specified seasonal period
Grapefruit entered July 1 to November 30 qualifies for lower seasonal duty rates under 0805.40.40
If dried or dehydrated
Dried grapefruit segments or peels move to Chapter 81 for fruit preserved by other methods
If processed into juice or segments
Any juicing, peeling, or canning changes classification to prepared fruit in Chapter 20
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin country confirming freedom from pests like Mediterranean fruit fly; ensure fruit meets USDA minimum size standards; declare entry timing accurately to avoid misclassification into seasonal rates
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Fresh Star Ruby Grapefruit
Star Ruby Grapefruit features deep crimson flesh and thin skin, imported fresh outside peak season under HTS 0805.40.80. This premium variety is prized for its intense sweetness and is classified specifically as fresh grapefruit not entered during designated seasonal windows.
Fresh Marsh White Grapefruit
Marsh White Grapefruit offers pale yellow flesh with balanced acidity, entered fresh under HTS 0805.40.80 during non-seasonal periods. This classic variety maintains classification as fresh citrus fruit when imported outside specified entry windows.
Fresh Flame Grapefruit
Flame Grapefruit delivers vibrant pinkish-red flesh with exceptional sweetness, imported fresh under HTS 0805.40.80 for non-seasonal entry. Classified as fresh grapefruit when whole and unprocessed, regardless of variety.
Fresh Rio Star Grapefruit
Rio Star Grapefruit boasts the deepest red flesh coloration available, entered fresh under HTS 0805.40.80 outside seasonal periods. This Texas-developed variety maintains fresh fruit status when shipped whole and unprocessed.
Fresh Mexican Grapefruit
Bulk fresh grapefruit from Mexico, typically Ruby Red or Marsh varieties, entered under HTS 0805.40.80 during non-citrus season. Major winter import source classified as fresh whole fruit when meeting APHIS entry conditions.
Fresh Chilean Grapefruit
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