Highbush Blueberries from China
Fresh cultivated highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) harvested at peak ripeness for fresh market consumption. These fall under HTS 0810.40.0029 as cultivated blueberries, other than those specifically enumerated in prior subheadings like miniature varieties. They are sold in consumer packs like clamshells or pints.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like spotted wing drosophila
• Declare exact variety and cultivated status; misclassification as wild can lead to wrong HTS
• Ensure cold chain compliance (0-2°C) to avoid spoilage claims at customs