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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0812.90.90Same rate: 35%

If preserved in brine for transport

Temporarily preserved lingonberries fall under Chapter 81 heading 0812.

0713.10.40Same rate: 35%

If frozen whole

Frozen lingonberries classify as frozen fruits in Chapter 07.

2008Lower: 16% vs 35%

If made into preserves

Processed lingonberry jams use Chapter 20 prepared fruits codes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Use refrigerated containers set to 0-2Β°C to preserve lingonberry integrity

β€’ Check for country-specific restrictions on Vaccinium from high-pest regions

β€’ Provide harvest date documentation to prove freshness status