Red Flame Seedless Grapes from China
Red Flame seedless grapes are elongated red table grapes imported fresh outside peak seasons, classified under HTS 0806.10.60 for entries at any other time. This code captures off-season imports subject to standard duties unlike seasonal exemptions.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh grapes' with harvest date to distinguish from dried products
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements including cold treatment for pest mitigation
• Monitor weight and packaging to avoid reclassification as processed fruit under Chapter 20