Red Globe Seedless Grapes from Japan
Fresh Red Globe seedless grapes are large, crisp, and sweet table grapes harvested during the off-peak season. They fall under HTS 0806.10.60.15 as fresh red varieties entered at times other than December 1 to May 14. These grapes are unsuitable for immediate consumption if not properly ripened but are imported for retail sale.
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
• Verify entry date falls outside December 1 to May 14 to qualify under this statistical suffix; otherwise use 0806.10.60.25
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming grapes are fresh, free from pests, and meet USDA import standards
• Label cartons clearly with variety, origin, and 'fresh grapes' to avoid misclassification as dried under 0806.20