Fresh Huckleberries from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Wild-harvested berries need foraging permits and traceability records
• Inspect for leaf contamination; clean sorting prevents rejection
• Short shelf life demands air freight over sea for premium markets