Wild Huckleberries (Vaccinium membranaceum)
Fresh wild huckleberries from Pacific Northwest mountains, prized for intense flavor. These Vaccinium species qualify for HTS 0810.40.00.24 as wild blueberries/other Vaccinium fruits.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If genetically confirmed not Vaccinium genus
Western huckleberries sometimes debated taxonomically; non-Vaccinium wild berries use 0810.90.
If canned or processed
Canned wild huckleberries become Chapter 20 fruit juices/nut products.
If processed into food flavor essences
Wild berry extracts for food flavoring classified under essential oils.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Harvest logs proving wild collection from native stands required; cultivated rare for this species
• Watch for contamination from bear scat in remote harvest areas; require pathogen testing
• Seasonal availability July-September; off-season imports suspicious for wild classification
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