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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If during official citrus season entry
Seasonal entries from July-November receive different tariff treatment under 0805.40.40
If classified as pomelos
Larger grapefruit varieties resembling pomelos may fall under the pomelo subheading
If treated for provisional preservation
Fruit preserved temporarily in sulfur solutions for transport moves to heading 0812
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain APHIS import permit prior to shipment; cold treatment may be required based on origin; label cartons with variety, origin, and net weight for customs clearance
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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.
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
Southern Hemisphere grapefruit from Chile provides counter-seasonal supply, entered fresh under HTS 0805.40.80. Excellent quality Marsh and Ruby varieties classified as fresh grapefruit for year-round import needs.