Fresh Green Seedless Grapes from China
Fresh green seedless grapes such as Thompson variety, imported during the February 15-March 31 window under HTS 0806.10.20.45 for 'other' fresh grapes. These are commonly packed in bulk for retail distribution in the US winter market.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated containers at 0-1°C to maintain freshness; temperature logs are scrutinized at entry
• Declare net weight accurately excluding packing materials to prevent duty underpayment disputes
• Ensure no pesticide residues exceed EPA tolerances; MRL testing common for grapes from Latin America