Fresh Red Cotton Candy Grapes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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