Fresh Wild Blackberries from China
Wild blackberries are foraged fresh berries with intense flavor and smaller size compared to cultivated varieties, sold in small punnets for gourmet markets. They are classified in HTS 0810.20.90.60 as standard fresh blackberries, neither organic nor miniature. Unsuitable for processing due to their premium fresh-market positioning.
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
• Source from approved regions; wild berries often face stricter pest risk assessments
• Document harvest methods to distinguish from cultivated, aiding accurate HTS declaration
• Inspect for contaminants; wild varieties may require additional FDA residue testing