Fresh Beauty Seedless Black Grapes from China
Beauty Seedless grapes feature deep black skin and crisp green flesh, imported fresh April-June. HTS 0806.10.40.35 covers these as black variety table grapes entered seasonally. They are prized for crunchiness and mild flavor.
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
• Obtain APHIS import permit prior to shipment for countries with quarantine pests
• Ensure varietal documentation matches black classification to prevent duty disputes
• Watch for mold during transit; fumigation certificates may be needed if detected