Frozen Cultivated Highbush Blueberries
These are cultivated highbush blueberries that have been frozen without cooking, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, whether or not containing added sugar. They fall under HTS 0811.90.20.40 as 'other' cultivated blueberries (including highbush), distinct from wild varieties. Ideal for baking, smoothies, and food manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved with sulfur dioxide or in brine for transport
Heading 0812 covers fruits treated solely for provisional preservation, remaining unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If dehydrated or freeze-dried rather than simply frozen
Dried or dehydrated vegetables and fruits (including berries) fall under Chapter 07, not frozen fresh fruits in Chapter 08.
If wild lowbush blueberries instead of cultivated highbush
Wild blueberries have a separate statistical reporting number within the same 'other' frozen blueberries heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA phytosanitary certificate confirming pest-free status and proper cold chain maintenance during transit
• Declare exact sugar content if added; misdeclaration can lead to reclassification or penalties
• Ensure packaging labels origin as 'cultivated' to avoid confusion with wild blueberries under different subheadings
Related Products under HTS 0811.90.20.40
IQF Frozen Cultivated Blueberries
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) cultivated blueberries preserve each berry separately, uncooked or steamed before freezing, with optional sugar syrup. Classified under HTS 0811.90.20.40 for other cultivated highbush varieties not specifically enumerated. Used in retail frozen fruit sections and industrial processing.
Frozen Cultivated Blueberry Packs for Baking
Retail packs of frozen cultivated highbush blueberries, steamed lightly before freezing with light sugar coating. HTS 0811.90.20.40 covers these as other cultivated blueberries. Perfect for muffins, pies, and yogurt toppings.
Organic Frozen Cultivated Highbush Blueberries
Certified organic cultivated highbush blueberries frozen post-harvest, uncooked or boiled briefly, per General Statistical Note 6 standards. Falls under HTS 0811.90.20.40 as other cultivated blueberries. Popular in health food markets.
Bulk Frozen Cultivated Blueberries for Processing
Bulk shipments of frozen cultivated highbush blueberries for juice or puree production, block-frozen without added sugar. Classified HTS 0811.90.20.40 for other cultivated varieties. Used by food manufacturers.