Fresh Ruby Seedless Grapes

Ruby Seedless grapes are elongated red table grapes valued for their sweet flavor, imported fresh from February 15 to March 31. HTS 0806.10.20.15 captures these 'other red varieties' during this winter period when Southern Hemisphere harvests supply U.S. markets. They are sold in consumer-ready clamshell packs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0806.10Same rate: 17.5%

If Thompson Seedless (yellow-green)

Non-red seedless varieties use separate seasonal subheadings under fresh grapes.

0810.90Lower: 12.2% vs 17.5%

If frozen

Frozen red grapes classify as other frozen fruit, not fresh.

2009.61.00Same rate: 17.5%

If processed into grape juice

Juice from red grapes, whether concentrated or not, falls under prepared fruit juices.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document varietal purity; mixing with non-red grapes risks reclassification or quota penalties

Comply with Marketing Order import regulations including minimum size and maturity standards

Avoid plastic wrapping that could imply preservation treatment, potentially shifting to 0812