Fresh Autumn Royal Black Grapes

Autumn Royal are large, firm black seedless grapes with elongated berries, harvested for off-season import. They match HTS 0806.10.20.35 as black varieties entered February 15-March 31, typically from Southern Hemisphere growers. Popular in supermarkets for snacking.

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.

0806.10.40.35Same rate: 17.5%

If Cardinal variety (often reddish-black)

Borderline black-red varieties like Cardinal may classify under red if skin tone leans red.

0812.90Higher: 21.2% vs 17.5%

If treated for preservation (e.g., sulfured)

Preservation treatments like SO2 gas move grapes to the provisional preservation heading.

0806.10.20Same rate: 17.5%

If European varieties entered same period

Certain imported European black varieties have distinct statistical suffixes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use cold chain logistics to maintain freshness; temperature logs help prove compliance during inspections

Document varietal purity—mixing with red grapes risks reclassification to a different color subheading

Watch for seasonal tariff changes; mis timed entries lead to higher duties or different statistical reporting

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Fresh Beauty Seedless Black Grapes

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Fresh Summer Black Grapes

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Fresh Black Muscat Grapes

Black Muscat grapes are premium fresh table grapes with dark purple-black skins and sweet, muscat flavor, imported during the specified winter period. Classified under HTS 0806.10.20.35 for black varieties entered February 15 to March 31. Ideal for fresh eating or gourmet fruit platters.

Fresh Kyoho Black Grapes

Kyoho grapes are large Japanese black table grapes with thick skins and juicy flesh, imported fresh during winter months. HTS 0806.10.20.35 applies to these black varieties entered February 15 to March 31. Known for premium pricing in Asian markets.

Fresh Midnight Beauty Black Grapes

Midnight Beauty grapes feature very dark black skins and seedless interiors, imported fresh in winter. HTS 0806.10.20.35 covers these black varieties entered February 15 to March 31. Excellent for fresh sales due to long shelf life.