Fresh Blackberries
Fresh blackberries (Rubus fruticosus) are juicy, dark purple berries typically harvested in summer and sold in consumer packs for immediate fresh consumption. They fall under HTS 0810.20.90 as 'other' fresh raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, and loganberries, excluding any preserved or processed forms. These berries are not treated for provisional preservation and are suitable for direct eating.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed and packed for processing like cannery use
Berries shipped loose in flats under 2 lbs excluding container weight qualify as 'for processing' under statistical notes.
If frozen after harvest
Frozen berries shift to heading 0810.40 regardless of variety, as they are no longer fresh.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried berries become Chapter 7 vegetables/fruit provisions, excluding fresh or frozen forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming berries are free from pests like spotted wing drosophila
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements including cold treatment or fumigation for certain origins
• Avoid misclassification as frozen (0810.40) by ensuring berries arrive fresh and unpackaged for processing
Related Products under HTS 0810.20.90
Fresh Raspberries
Fresh red raspberries (Rubus idaeus) are delicate, aggregate berries sold in clamshell containers for retail fresh market consumption. Classified under HTS 0810.20.90 as fresh 'other' fruit in this subheading, they must be suitable for immediate eating without preservation treatment. This excludes varieties destined for processing or miniature types.
Fresh Loganberries
Fresh loganberries, a hybrid of blackberry and raspberry (Rubus loganobaccus), are tart, reddish-purple berries sold fresh in pints for direct consumption. They fit HTS 0810.20.90 as 'other' fresh berries in this group, provided they remain untreated beyond basic handling and suitable for eating. Less common than blackberries but follow same fresh import criteria.
Fresh Mulberries
Fresh mulberries (Morus spp.) are small, juicy berries ranging from white to black, often sold in small consumer trays for fresh eating. Under HTS 0810.20.90, they qualify as 'other' fresh fruit in this category when untreated and ready for immediate consumption. Their short shelf life requires rapid import logistics.
Fresh Youngberries
Fresh youngberries (Rubus caesius hybrid) are rare, firm blackberries sold fresh in small market packs. They classify under HTS 0810.20.90 as other fresh loganberry-group berries, untreated and consumable immediately upon import.
Fresh Black Raspberries
Fresh black raspberries (Rubus occidentalis) differ from red varieties with intense flavor, sold in ventilated pints for fresh consumption. HTS 0810.20.90 includes them as 'other' fresh raspberries, distinct from preserved or processing packs.
Fresh Marionberries
Fresh Marionberries, a cultivated blackberry variety (Rubus spp.), are glossy, sweet-tart berries popular in Pacific Northwest markets, packed for fresh retail. Under HTS 0810.20.90 as other fresh blackberries, they must arrive untreated and ready-to-eat.