Fresh Blueberries
Fresh blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) are small, round, blue berries harvested and sold fresh for immediate consumption. They are classified under tariff item 0810.90.00 as 'other fresh fruit' because they are not strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or other berries specifically named in the tariff schedule.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen or processed beyond fresh state
Frozen blueberries fall under heading 08.11 for frozen fruit.
If prepared or preserved by cooking or sweetening
Processed blueberries are classified under chapter 20 for preparations of fruit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure blueberries are free from soil, pests, and disease to meet CBSA import requirements
• Consider the seasonality of Canadian blueberry production, as anti-dumping or safeguard measures may apply
• Keep records of the country of origin for tariff preference claims
Related Products under Tariff item 0810.90.00
Fresh African Tamarind Pods
Fresh African tamarind pods from regions like Sudan are known for larger size and intense sour flavor. They are classified under this tariff item as 'other fruit, fresh' because they are not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 08.10. The pods are used widely in fresh culinary applications.
Fresh Blackberries
Fresh blackberries are small, dark purple berries harvested at peak ripeness for fresh market consumption. They are classified under this tariff item as 'other fruit, fresh' since they are not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 08.10. The berries are suitable for immediate consumption and not prepared or preserved.
Fresh Boysenberries
Fresh boysenberries are large, dark purple hybrid berries for fresh consumption. They fall under this tariff item as 'other fruit, fresh' because they are not specifically listed elsewhere in heading 08.10. The berries are fragile and high-value, requiring careful handling during import.
Fresh Cherimoya
Fresh cherimoya, also known as custard apple, is a subtropical fruit with white, creamy flesh and green scaly skin, imported fresh from Peru and Chile. It is classified under 0810.90.00 as 'other fresh fruit' because it is not a citrus or tropical fruit specifically named in the tariff schedule.
Fresh Cloudberries
Fresh cloudberries (Rubus chamaemorus) are amber-colored arctic berries sold fresh. They are classified under 0810.90.00 as 'other fresh fruit' because they are not specifically named elsewhere in the tariff schedule.
Fresh Colombian Dragon Fruit
Fresh Colombian dragon fruit is grown in tropical valleys and features excellent shelf life due to thicker skin, ideal for long-distance shipping. It is imported whole and unprocessed, classified under tariff item 0810.90.00 as other fresh fruit, as dragon fruit is not specifically named in Chapter 08.