Juice Processing Strawberries Loose Pack from China
Strawberries harvested and shipped loose in plastic flats (net ≤2lbs) specifically for juice extraction in processing plants. These 'juice strawberries' per statistical note 3 are not suitable for fresh market due to bulk handling. Falls under HTS 0810.10.4060 for other processing strawberries entered outside peak season.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include end-user letters confirming juice processing to justify statistical note 3 classification
• Ensure no washing/polishing that could imply fresh market quality; processing grade only
• Monitor flat tare weights carefully during packing to stay under 0.91kg net limit