Fresh Thompson Seedless Grapes

Fresh white Thompson Seedless grapes, a popular table grape variety known for its sweet flavor and thin skin, entered between February 15 and March 31. These grapes fall under HTS 0806.10.20.25 as fresh white varieties imported during the specified seasonal period when domestic supply is low. They are typically packed in ventilated cartons for optimal freshness.

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.

0806.10.40.25Same rate: 17.5%

If entered outside February 15-March 31 period

Seasonal entry restriction moves fresh white grapes to non-seasonal fresh grape subheadings under the same Chapter 08.

0806.20.20.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If dried or processed into raisins

Dried Thompson Seedless grapes become raisins, classified under the dried grapes heading rather than fresh.

0812.90.90Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If treated with preservatives like sulfur dioxide for transport

Preservation treatments make grapes unsuitable for immediate consumption, shifting to temporarily preserved fruits in heading 0812.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify entry date falls within February 15 to March 31 to qualify for this tariff line; off-season entries shift to other subheadings

Obtain phytosanitary certificate from exporting country confirming grapes are fresh, free of pests, and meet USDA import requirements

Label shipments clearly as 'fresh white grapes' with variety to avoid misclassification into raisin or colored grape categories