Wild Whortleberries (Vaccinium uliginosum) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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