Frozen Wild Maine Blueberries IQF
Individually quick frozen (IQF) wild blueberries sourced from Maine's barrens, maintaining separate berries for easy portioning. Classified under HTS 0811.90.20.27 as other wild frozen blueberries, not cooked beyond steaming if any. Ideal for commercial baking and yogurt production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically highbush cultivated variety
Highbush cultivated blueberries have a dedicated statistical number within the same heading.
If pureed or processed beyond freezing
Purees and processed fruits move to Chapter 20 for fruit/nut preparations including jams.
If dried rather than frozen
Dried blueberries, even wild, classify under heading 0813 for fruit dried and insufficiently processed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use FDA Prior Notice filing for all frozen berry shipments to prevent detention at ports
• Test for pesticide residues as wild berries may have natural contaminants; provide lab analysis if requested by CBP
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as cultivated to evade higher duties—wild certification is audited
Related Products under HTS 0811.90.20.27
Frozen Wild Lowbush Blueberries
These are wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) picked from natural lowbush habitats, frozen without cooking to preserve their natural flavor and antioxidants. They fall under HTS 0811.90.20.27 as other frozen wild blueberries, uncooked or cooked by steaming/boiling in water, whether or not with added sugar. Commonly used in smoothies, baked goods, and as a superfood ingredient.
Frozen Wild Canadian Lowbush Blueberries
Wild lowbush blueberries frozen from Canadian harvests, known for intense flavor, frozen plain or with minimal sugar. HTS 0811.90.20.27 covers these as other wild frozen blueberries. Popular in cereal toppings and health food products.
IQF Frozen Wild Bilberries
Wild bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus), a close relative to blueberries, frozen IQF from European forests. Fits HTS 0811.90.20.27 as other wild blueberries/bilberries frozen without added processing. Used in premium jams and supplements.
Frozen Wild Blueberries with Added Sugar
Wild blueberries frozen after light steaming with added cane sugar for preservation and sweetness. HTS 0811.90.20.27 includes those with added sweetening matter as other wild frozen blueberries. Common in bakery fillings.