Fresh Blackberries from China
Fresh blackberries are small, dark purple berries harvested at peak ripeness for fresh market consumption. They fall under HTS 0810.90.4680 as other fresh fruit, excluding strawberries, raspberries, and other specifically enumerated berries. These are typically sold in consumer-ready clamshells or pints.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.2%
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
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin country confirming freedom from pests like spotted wing drosophila
• Ensure cold chain compliance with temperature logs to prevent spoilage during transit
• Label with country of origin and accurate net weight; avoid misclassification as frozen fruit under Chapter 08