Juice Processing Strawberries Loose Pack from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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