Fresh Gooseberries from China
Fresh gooseberries are tart green or red berries from the Ribes family, imported fresh for culinary use. They qualify under HTS 0810.90.27 as other berries not specifically enumerated elsewhere in 0810. Typically sold loose or in small punnets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm varietal via botanical inspection; gooseberries require specific pest risk analysis
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent mold; declare moisture content accurately
• Avoid misclassifying as currants, which may fall under different berry provisions