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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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