Thompson Seedless Fresh Grapes from China
Fresh Thompson Seedless grapes are green table grapes harvested during the off-peak season and entered into the US at times other than the specified periods. They fall under HTS 0806.10.60 as fresh grapes entered outside designated seasonal windows, distinguishing them from duty-free entries during peak import periods.
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 against seasonal exemptions in HTS 0806.10.20 and 0806.10.40 to confirm 0806.10.60 applicability
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country confirming grapes are fresh and free from pests
• Avoid misclassification as dried by ensuring moisture content remains above drying thresholds