Fresh Thompson Seedless Grapes from China

Fresh Thompson Seedless grapes are white table grapes harvested during the off-season period (not December 1 to May 14), characterized by their pale green-yellow skin and seedless nature. They fall under HTS 0806.10.60.25 as fresh white variety grapes entered at other times of the year. These grapes are prized for their crisp texture and sweet flavor, commonly used for fresh consumption.

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

Verify entry date falls outside December 1 to May 14 to qualify under this subheading; provide harvest and packing date documentation

Ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm grapes are fresh, untreated, and free from pests like grape phylloxera

Label as 'white table grapes' with varietal name; avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as Cardinal (red) varieties