Fresh Huckleberries from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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