Fresh Ruby Red Grapefruit from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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