Thompson Seedless Fresh Grapes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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