Fresh Mulberries from China
Fresh mulberries from Morus species trees are juicy, dark berries with a sweet-tart flavor, typically white, red, or black varieties. They classify under HTS 0810.20.9090 as fresh 'other' fruit in the raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, and loganberries group. Primarily imported for fresh market or gourmet applications.
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
• Include residue testing results for pesticides, as mulberries often accumulate environmental contaminants
• Ship in small clamshell punnets to qualify as fresh retail-packed fruit
• Confirm botanical identity via documentation to distinguish from similar berries