Fresh Red Cotton Candy Grapes from China
Cotton Candy grapes are hybrid red table grapes with candy-like sweetness, classified under HTS 0806.10.40.15 when entered fresh April-June. Their unique flavor profile makes them a specialty retail item.
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
• Provide breeding/variety certificates for patented grape types to support specific classification
• Temperature log every 24 hours during transit to prove fresh condition (no freezing incidents)
• Avoid stem trimming before import; excessively processed grapes may classify as prepared fruits