Fresh Midnight Beauty Black Grapes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maintain 0-4°C storage to prevent ripening; proof preserves fresh classification
• Variety certificates from growers aid in proving black variety status