Fresh Midnight Beauty Black Grapes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain 0-4°C storage to prevent ripening; proof preserves fresh classification
• Variety certificates from growers aid in proving black variety status