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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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