0806.10.40.05 - Certified organic

This HTS classification specifically covers fresh grapes that have been certified as organic. To qualify for this designation, the grapes must meet the rigorous standards set by an accredited organic certification program. This means they have been grown, harvested, and handled without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms. The certification mark or documentation must be present to support this classification.

This category is distinct from its sibling, "Other," which would encompass all other fresh grapes not meeting the specific seasonal entry criteria or the organic certification requirement. Therefore, the defining characteristic here is the organic certification, regardless of the origin or intended use, as long as the grapes are fresh and meet the organic standards.

As a leaf node, this category has no further subcategories. Classification is complete once a product is identified as fresh grapes and has been certified organic. Importers and exporters should be prepared to present organic certification documentation upon request by customs authorities to substantiate the classification.