Fresh Ruby Seedless Grapes from China
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.
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
• 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