Frozen Cultivated Highbush Blueberries from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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