Fresh Youngberries from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide scientific name in invoices for rare varieties to speed CBP review
• Limit import quantities initially to test market acceptance and logistics
• Avoid co-mingling with dried berries in same shipment to prevent classification errors