Fresh Kiowa Blackberries from China
Kiowa blackberries feature extra-large fresh berries with shiny black skin, suited for premium fresh sales in protective baskets. HTS 0810.20.90.60 applies to these standard non-organic fresh blackberries. They remain unsuitable for immediate processing due to retail packaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct residue analysis for pesticides common in large-berry cultivars
• Declare exact varietal to leverage any origin-specific trade agreements
• Monitor transit time; over 7 days risks reclassification as overripe