Rabbit Eye Blueberries from China
Fresh cultivated rabbit eye blueberries (Vaccinium virgatum), a heat-tolerant variety grown in southern U.S. states. Classified under HTS 0810.40.0029 as other cultivated blueberries of genus Vaccinium, distinct from highbush. Typically larger berries sold fresh in retail punnets.
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
• Label cartons with variety name and origin to support cultivated classification
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for Vaccinium from quarantine areas
• Avoid bulk flats over 2 lbs if not for processing to prevent reclassification