Fresh Youngberries from Japan
Fresh youngberries are a rare southern blackberry-raspberry hybrid with firm texture and mild flavor, grown commercially in limited regions. Classified in HTS 0810.20.9090 as other fresh berries within the designated Rubus group. Imported seasonally for niche fresh markets.
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
• Source from approved growing regions with established phytosanitary protocols
• Use CA (controlled atmosphere) shipping containers for long-haul fresh imports
• Document varietal purity to prevent reclassification as generic blackberries