Certified Organic Concord Grapes from Japan
Fresh Concord grapes certified organic, typically purple-blue variety used for juice and fresh consumption, entered during non-peak periods. Falls under this HTS code as fresh, certified organic grapes entered anytime outside seasonal peaks. Must remain suitable for immediate consumption.
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
• Include phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests common to Concord grapes
• Label shipments clearly as 'certified organic' to match statistical reporting requirements
• Document temperature logs to prove fresh condition at entry, avoiding dried classification