Fresh Autumn Royal Grapes from China
Large, firm Fresh Autumn Royal grapes with a sweet-tart profile, imported fresh during the April-June quota window. This tariff line 0806.10.40 targets off-season fresh grapes to protect domestic production. These premium table grapes are sold loose or in consumer clusters.
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
• Monitor USDA quota allocations; oversubscription leads to higher TRQ rates or denial
• Use ventilated containers to prevent moisture buildup and premature ripening
• Document cold chain maintenance to prove grapes entered in fresh condition