Fresh Mulberries from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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