Frozen Gooseberries Whole
Whole frozen gooseberries are tart green berries frozen post-harvest, uncooked or boiled in water, under HTS 0811.20.20.40 for gooseberries in the 'other' subheading. They retain their form for use in pies or preserves. May contain added sugar for preservation during freezing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vegetables are intermixed with the fruit
Frozen mixtures with vegetables classify under vegetables chapter (07).
If classified as other berries not specifically raspberries/currants/gooseberries
Broader 'other frozen fruits' in 0811.90 if not fitting exact subheading.
If sold as mixtures of frozen fruits with added sweetening
Chapter 20 covers frozen fruit mixtures preserved by sugar.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure cold chain documentation from harvest to port to prevent spoilage claims
• Comply with organic certification if labeled as such, per General Statistical Note 6
• Avoid declaring as 'processed' if only frozen; this keeps it in 0811 vs higher-duty chapters
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Steamed Frozen Raspberries
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Frozen Raspberries
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IQF Frozen Black Currants
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Frozen Loganberries with Sugar
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Individually Frozen Red Gooseberries
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Frozen Black Currants Unsweetened
Unsweetened frozen black currants, simply frozen after steaming, under HTS 0811.20.20.40 for black currants. They maintain natural tartness for culinary uses like syrups. Excludes added sweetening matter.