Zante Currants from China
Zante currants are small, seedless raisins made from Black Corinth grapes dried to a dark purple-black color. They fall under HTS 0806.20.10.10 as dried grapes specifically classified as currants from seedless grapes. These are distinct from fresh currants in other chapters and are commonly used in baking and holiday puddings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify origin certificates to confirm production from Black Corinth seedless grapes, as misclassification as other raisins can lead to duty adjustments
• Ensure proper phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA import requirements for dried fruits, avoiding quarantine holds
• Label packages accurately as 'currants' not generic raisins to comply with HTS specific description and avoid reclassification