Fresh Bilberries from China
Fresh bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus), wild European blueberries with intense flavor for gourmet markets. HTS 0810.40.00 covers all fresh Vaccinium genus fruits, including these smaller, darker berries unfit for immediate consumption if overripe.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Source from approved exporters; bilberries often require EU plant passports
• Monitor for blueberry maggot; fumigation may be needed pre-entry
• Label as 'bilberries' distinctly from blueberries to avoid confusion