Fresh Red Currants
Fresh red currants (Ribes rubrum) are vibrant red berries picked fresh for retail sale and home use in desserts or sauces. They are classified under tariff item 0810.30.00 as fresh red currants, excluding any kiwifruit misclassification. They are suitable for immediate consumption and not processed.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the currants are frozen
Frozen currants are classified under heading 0811.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the currants are fresh or chilled, not frozen or preserved, to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the weight including packaging as per Supplementary Note 1
• Have a commercial invoice and phytosanitary certificate ready for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 0810.30.00
Fresh Black Currants
Fresh black currants (Ribes nigrum) are small, dark berries harvested at peak ripeness for fresh market consumption. They fall under tariff item 0810.30.00 as fresh currants, distinct from processed or preserved forms. Chilled currants are classified in the same heading as fresh currants per Chapter Note 2.
Fresh Gooseberries
Fresh gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa) are tart green or red berries used in pies, jams, and fresh salads. Tariff item 0810.30.00 covers these as fresh gooseberries, excluding kiwifruit, in their natural ripe state. They are suitable for immediate consumption and not processed.
Fresh Hinnomaki Red Gooseberries
Hinnomaki Red variety fresh gooseberries are known for their large size and sweet-tart flavor, imported fresh. Tariff item 0810.30.00 covers all fresh gooseberries including cultivars like Hinnomaki Red. Sold in clamshells for premium fresh markets, they are unprocessed and ready for consumption.
Fresh Invicta Gooseberries
Invicta gooseberries are a disease-resistant green variety, harvested fresh for export. They are classified under tariff item 0810.30.00 as fresh gooseberries for culinary uses. They remain unwashed and unprocessed to maintain freshness and are suitable for immediate consumption.
Fresh Red Gooseberries
Fresh red gooseberries are a ripe variety of Ribes uva-crispa, imported for gourmet markets and cooking. Under tariff item 0810.30.00, they are classified as fresh gooseberries suitable for immediate consumption. These are distinct from preserved or processed forms.
Fresh White Currants
Fresh white currants (Ribes rubrum var. album) are pale, translucent berries ideal for fresh consumption or garnishes. They are imported fresh under tariff item 0810.30.00 specifically for black, white, or red currants. These are unprocessed and suitable for immediate consumption.