Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh Red Globe grapes in Taiwan are positioned as a fresh table-grape offering within a market that has both domestic grape production and regular import supply. Domestic production is concentrated in central Taiwan and is described by Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture as centered on Jufong (Kyoho), with other cultivars also present, rather than Red Globe as the main local cultivar. Imported fresh grapes are subject to plant quarantine import inspection controls administered by Taiwan’s animal and plant health inspection authority, with origin-specific protocols that can include sealed refrigerated-container handling and treatment/temperature record verification. Compliance with Taiwan’s food pesticide residue limit standards is a key acceptance requirement for both imported and domestically marketed fresh fruit.
Market RoleDomestic producer and importer (imports supplement supply; Red Globe commonly supplied via imports)
Domestic RoleHigh-value fresh fruit crop in central Taiwan; domestic production is described as centered on Jufong (Kyoho) and other cultivars.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityTaiwan sources fresh grapes from both domestic production (with season regulation enabling near year-round supply) and imports; domestic production calendars report multiple harvest windows.
Specification
Primary VarietyRed Globe
Physical Attributes- Uniform red skin color across the bunch
- Large berry size with intact bloom (wax layer)
- Low incidence of berry shatter, cracking, bruising, or decay
- Sound stems/rachis (limited browning or dehydration)
Packaging- Vented clamshells or punnets for retail display
- Cartons with internal liners/pads for import distribution
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Import program: origin packing/precooling → refrigerated container loading (sealed where required) → ocean freight → port inspection by Taiwan plant quarantine authority → importer cold storage → wholesale/retail distribution
- Domestic program: vineyard harvest → sorting/packing → domestic distribution via wholesale and retail channels
Temperature- Reefer temperature-record verification may be required under origin-specific import protocols for fresh grapes.
Shelf Life- Shelf-life is highly sensitive to cold-chain breaks, dehydration, and decay development during distribution.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with Taiwan’s origin-specific plant quarantine import protocol for fresh grapes (including required phytosanitary documentation and, where applicable, sealed reefer handling and verified cold-treatment/temperature records) can result in denial of entry at the port.Align shipment planning to the exact Taiwan protocol for the origin, ensure phytosanitary certificate details match container/seal identifiers where required, and validate reefer temperature-record integrity before arrival.
Food Safety MediumShipments that do not meet Taiwan’s pesticide residue limit standards for foods face elevated risk of rejection, recalls, or brand damage.Implement pre-shipment residue testing aligned to Taiwan MRL tables and maintain documented pesticide-use records from suppliers.
Logistics MediumReefer container capacity constraints or ocean freight disruption can delay arrivals, compress selling windows, and increase dehydration/decay risk for fresh grapes.Use conservative transit-time buffers, specify temperature-recording requirements in purchase contracts, and diversify origin windows to reduce single-lane dependency.
Sustainability- Water and input stewardship in vineyard production (central Taiwan production zones)
- Pesticide-use scrutiny and residue compliance as a sustainability and consumer-trust issue
Labor & Social- Seasonal labor demand for harvest and packing in domestic production regions (no specific Taiwan grape-specific forced-labor controversy identified in sourced materials for this record)
FAQ
What is the main import compliance pitfall that can block fresh grape entry into Taiwan?Failing Taiwan’s plant quarantine import protocol is the biggest blocker. Depending on the origin-specific protocol, this can include missing or mismatched phytosanitary documents, broken seal/reefer-handling requirements, or temperature/treatment records that do not meet inspection checks—any of which can lead to the shipment being denied entry.
What tariff heading is commonly used for fresh grapes in Taiwan, and what MFN rate is shown in the tariff schedule?Taiwan’s tariff schedule lists fresh grapes under HS 08061000004 (Grapes, fresh), with a Column I (MFN-context) rate shown as 20% in the published schedule.
Where are grapes mainly produced in Taiwan, and which domestic varieties are commonly referenced by the Ministry of Agriculture?Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture describes grape production as concentrated in central Taiwan—Changhua, Taichung, Nantou, and Miaoli—and notes Jufong (Kyoho) as the largest-production variety, with Honey Red and Italian also commonly found.