Fresh Perlette Grapes

Fresh Perlette grapes, early-season white seedless variety with pale green skin, entered Feb 15-Mar 31 for winter market availability. HTS 0806.10.20.25 covers these as fresh white grapes during this protected import period to balance domestic production cycles.

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.

0806.20.10Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If sun-dried into natural raisins

Sun-drying changes physical state from fresh to dried, moving to raisin classifications in 0806.20.

0810.90Lower: 12.2% vs 17.5%

If frozen for retail sale

Frozen grapes become fruit, frozen, under heading 0810 rather than fresh.

0806.10.20Same rate: 17.5%

If red varieties like Flame misclassified

Color distinction separates white from red grapes into parallel seasonal subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for pesticide residues meeting EPA tolerances; exceedances lead to FDA detention and re-export

Use ISF filing 24 hours prior to vessel loading, specifying seasonal HTS for accurate bond calculation

Avoid bulk bin packing—use consumer-ready clamshell punnets to prevent bruising claims during inspection