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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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