Wild Huckleberries (Vaccinium membranaceum) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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