Fresh Red Flame Seedless Grapes from China
Red Flame seedless grapes are a popular sweet variety imported fresh during the off-season period from February 15 to March 31. They are classified under HTS 0806.10.20.15 due to their red color and entry timing, which targets winter imports when domestic supply is low. These grapes are hand-harvested and packed for retail sale.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify entry date falls within February 15 to March 31; shipments outside this window shift to other subheadings like 0806.10.20.25
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country confirming grapes are fresh, free from pests, and meet USDA import requirements
• Label bunches with country of origin and variety; avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as table grapes if seedless content exceeds 99%