Fresh Moon Drop Grapes from Germany
Moon Drop grapes are elongated, black-skinned seedless fresh grapes known for their sweet flavor, typically imported April-June. Classified under HTS 0806.10.40.35 as black variety fresh grapes entered in the specified seasonal window. They are marketed as premium table grapes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'black variety' to match tariff description and avoid reclassification
• Comply with cold treatment requirements for Mediterranean fruit fly if sourced from affected regions
• Monitor for varietal purity; misidentification as red/purple could lead to wrong HTS code