Fresh Triple Crown Blackberries from Mexico
Triple Crown blackberries are a thornless, high-yield variety of fresh blackberries prized for their firmness and sweet-tart taste, packaged in clamshells for retail sale. Classified under HTS 0810.20.90.60 as non-organic, standard fresh blackberries outside miniature or varietal specifics. They are intended for fresh consumption without processing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS import permit and ensure compliance with berry-specific quarantine rules from origin countries
• Use refrigerated containers; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims leading to duty adjustments
• Avoid bulk flats; retail packaging supports fresh classification over processing categories