Juice Processing Strawberries Loose Flats
Strawberries harvested and shipped exclusively for juice extraction, packed loose in lightweight plastic flats under 2 pounds net as per statistical note 3 to this chapter. Known as 'juice strawberries,' they remain unsuitable for immediate fresh consumption due to bulk handling. This HTS 0810.10.2060 covers such imports during the June 15-September 15 window.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated with sulfur dioxide or brine
Preservation treatments beyond simple bulk packing move to heading 0812 for provisional preservation.
If entered November 16 to May 31
Winter imports of same processing fruit use different seasonal fresh strawberry subheading.
If pre-crushed for juice before import
If processed into fruit juice or puree, classification shifts to prepared fruit provisions in Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include end-user affidavits from juice processors confirming use to support 'for processing' classification
• Weigh flats precisely; include calculation showing net fruit weight excludes container per note requirements
• Prevent reclassification by avoiding any sorting/grading that suggests fresh market quality
Related Products under HTS 0810.10.20.60
Conventional Freezer Strawberries Bulk Flats
Conventionally grown strawberries shipped loose in plastic flats not exceeding 2 pounds net weight, explicitly for freezer processing as described in statistical note 3. These 'freezer strawberries' bypass fresh market packaging and are transported in bulk for industrial freezing. HTS 0810.10.2060 applies specifically for summer entries June 15 to September 15.
Organic Cannery Strawberries for Processing
These certified organic strawberries are grown specifically for processing and shipped loose in plastic flats weighing under 2 pounds, excluding the flat weight, as defined in statistical note 3 to chapter 8. They are not placed in consumer containers like pints or clamshells and are unsuitable for fresh market sale. Classified under HTS 0810.10.2060 when entered June 15 to September 15 for their intended use in canning or freezing.
Organic Freezer Strawberries for Processing
Certified organic strawberries destined for industrial freezing, shipped in loose plastic flats ≤2lbs net weight meeting all statistical note 3 criteria. These are segregated from fresh market channels and handled in bulk for processing facilities. Specifically reportable under 0810.10.2060 for summer season entries.