Fresh Blueberries
Fresh blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) in consumer-ready clamshell packs, prized for their antioxidant-rich profile. Classified under HTS 0810.40.00 as fresh genus Vaccinium fruits, excluding frozen or dried variants.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If individually quick frozen (IQF)
Frozen blueberries fall under Chapter 07 frozen fruits heading.
If other fresh fruits like lingonberries
Similar Vaccinium species may use statistical suffixes under 0810.90.
If canned in syrup
Preserved blueberries classify in Chapter 20 as prepared fruits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with FDA Prior Notice requirements for fresh berries entering U.S. ports
• Use ventilated packaging to maintain berry firmness and avoid mold during shipping
• Seasonal quotas may apply; check USDA import alerts for pest interceptions
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Fresh Cranberries
Fresh cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) harvested at peak ripeness for culinary use in sauces, juices, and baking. These tart red berries fall under HTS 0810.40.00 as fresh fruits of the genus Vaccinium, distinct from dried or processed forms.
Fresh Bilberries
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.
Fresh Lingonberries
Fresh lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), tart red berries popular in Scandinavian cuisine. These Vaccinium genus fruits are imported fresh under HTS 0810.40.00, suitable for sauces but requiring careful handling.
Fresh Huckleberries
Fresh huckleberries (Vaccinium membranaceum), wild mountain berries with sweet-tart flavor from Pacific Northwest. As genus Vaccinium fruits, they enter under HTS 0810.40.00 when shipped fresh for retail.
Fresh Cranberries for Processing
Bulk fresh cranberries destined for juice or sauce production, shipped in ventilated bulk bins. HTS 0810.40.00 applies to all fresh Vaccinium fruits regardless of end use, provided not processed.
Organic Fresh Blueberries
Certified organic fresh blueberries grown without synthetic pesticides, meeting USDA NOP standards. Still classified under HTS 0810.40.00 as fresh Vaccinium fruits, with organic status noted statistically.