Wild Lowbush Blueberries
Fresh wild lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) harvested from natural forests in regions like Maine or Canada. These small, flavorful berries are classified under HTS 0810.40.00.24 as wild blueberries of the genus Vaccinium, distinct from cultivated highbush varieties.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cultivated highbush variety
Cultivated blueberries fall under the specific cultivated subheading, while wild lowbush are separately classified.
If frozen rather than fresh
Frozen wild blueberries are classified under frozen vegetables/fruit in Chapter 07, not fresh fruit.
If preserved in brine or sulfur solution for transport
Treated solely for provisional preservation moves to Chapter 81 fruit/nuts unsuitable for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify wild harvest certification from origin country to distinguish from cultivated blueberries under 0810.40.00.20
• Require phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like spotted wing drosophila common in wild berries
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as cultivated; wild blueberries typically smaller (<12mm diameter)
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Fresh wild bilberries harvested from European forests, known for their deep blue color and high antioxidant content. Classified under HTS 0810.40.00.24 as wild fruit of genus Vaccinium, separate from cultivated blueberries.
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Small, tart wild cranberries harvested from bogs, distinct from larger cultivated varieties. HTS 0810.40.00.24 covers these wild Vaccinium fruits, emphasizing their natural, uncultivated origin.
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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.
Wild Whortleberries (Vaccinium uliginosum)
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Fresh Wild Velvetleaf Blueberries
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Alpine Wild Blueberries (Vaccinium cespitosum)
Dwarf wild blueberries from Rocky Mountain alpine zones, extremely flavorful. HTS 0810.40.00.24 for these high-elevation wild Vaccinium fruits.