Fresh Lingonberries
Fresh lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), small red berries from the genus Vaccinium, imported for fresh consumption. Classified under HTS 0810.40.0040 as other fresh fruits of the genus Vaccinium, excluding cranberries and blueberries. These berries are typically used in Scandinavian cuisine for sauces, jams, and fresh eating.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solution
Preserved Vaccinium fruits fall under heading 0811 for fruit provisionally preserved during transport, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If frozen rather than fresh
Frozen fruits of the genus Vaccinium are classified in Chapter 07 as frozen vegetables and fruits, separate from fresh.
If marketed as certified organic
Organic other fresh fruits may have specific statistical suffixes under 0810.90, but base heading remains the same unless processed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify botanical classification as Vaccinium vitis-idaea to avoid misclassification as cranberries; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm fresh condition and pest-free status; label clearly as fresh produce to prevent confusion with processed forms
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Fresh Bilberries
Fresh European bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus), wild blueberries distinct from cultivated blueberries, imported fresh. Falls under HTS 0810.40.0040 as other Vaccinium genus fruits not specified as cranberries or blueberries. Prized for their antioxidant-rich profile in fresh markets and foraging traditions.
Fresh Deerberries
Fresh deerberries (Vaccinium stamineum), native North American Vaccinium species with a unique tart flavor, imported fresh for specialty markets. Classified in HTS 0810.40.0040 as other fresh Vaccinium fruits. Used in gourmet cooking and foraging products.
Fresh Farkleberries
Fresh farkleberries (Vaccinium arboreum), evergreen shrub berries from the southeastern US, imported fresh for niche culinary uses. HTS 0810.40.0040 covers these as other genus Vaccinium fruits, fresh. Known for their dry, mealy texture when fresh.
Fresh Huckleberries
Fresh huckleberries (Vaccinium membranaceum), wild mountain berries distinct from blueberries, imported fresh for premium markets. Under HTS 0810.40.0040 as other fresh Vaccinium fruits. Celebrated for intense flavor in pies and fresh eating.
Fresh Bearberries
Fresh bearberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon variants or Arctostaphylos, but Vaccinium-linked), red berries used in traditional medicine, imported fresh. HTS 0810.40.0040 for other Vaccinium fresh fruits. Often foraged for teas and fresh snacks.
Fresh Dangleberries
Fresh dangleberries (Vaccinium arboreum subspecies), rare southern berries imported fresh for gourmet applications. Classified HTS 0810.40.0040 as other fresh Vaccinium. Sweet-tart flavor for fresh markets.