Wild Whortleberries (Vaccinium uliginosum) from Germany
Bog whortleberries, also called bog blueberries, wild-harvested from Arctic and alpine regions. HTS 0810.40.00.24 specifically includes these wild Vaccinium fruits fresh.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Cold tolerance allows air shipment; maintain <-18°C if delayed to prevent spoilage reclassification
• Indigenous harvest permits often required from Alaska/Canada Native corporations
• Distinguish from similar-looking cloudberries (0810.90) by botanical ID