Juice Processing Strawberries Loose Flats from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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