Boiled in Water Frozen Blackberries from Japan
Blackberries boiled briefly in water then frozen, used primarily for jam production. Directly described by HTS 0811.20.4030 as cooked by boiling in water, frozen, no added sugar. Boiling extracts some juices while preserving fruit structure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Record boiling water temperature and duration for CBP verification; drain excess water before freezing to meet weight declarations; test for microbial reduction post-boiling