Fresh Black Seedless Grapes (Superior Seedless)

Superior Seedless grapes are a premium black variety of fresh table grapes with thin skins and no seeds, harvested outside the July-August period. They fall under HTS 0806.10.60.35 as fresh black grapes entered at other times of the year. These grapes are prized for their sweet flavor and firm texture, typically sold in retail clamshells.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0806.10.20.35Same rate: 17.5%

If entered July 1 - August 15

Black varieties entered during peak summer season July-August fall under seasonal tariff line 0806.10.20 with potentially different rates.

0806.20.20.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If moisture content ≤32% by weight

Dried black grapes (currants, raisins) shift to 0806.20 heading regardless of variety when processed to low moisture levels.

0812.90.90Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If treated with sulfur dioxide for preservation

Preservation-treated grapes unsuitable for immediate consumption move to Chapter 81 fruit/nuts provisionally preserved.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country verifying freedom from pests like grape phylloxera

Declare entry timing accurately; July-August entries shift to different statistical suffixes

Avoid misclassification as dried grapes (0806.20) which have separate rates and require moisture content verification