Fresh Black Raspberries from Germany
Fresh black raspberries (Rubus occidentalis), a less common variety with dark purple-black berries, imported fresh during the September-June window. Classified under HTS 0810.20.10.35 as 'other' fresh raspberries entered off-peak, suitable for fresh market sales.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm varietal identification on invoices as black raspberries; maintain cold chain to preserve freshness
• Watch for misclassification as blackberries which have separate codes