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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.93.00.00Higher: 39.5% vs 35%

If cooked and containing added sugar exceeding minimal sweetening

Frozen fruit preparations with significant added sugar for culinary use fall under Chapter 20 as fruit preserves.

0813.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If cherries rather than blueberries (common misidentification)

Different berries have specific subheadings; cherries frozen would go to 0813.10.

0713.33Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried after freezing process

Dried blueberries are classified as dried leguminous vegetables and mixtures under Chapter 07.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify IQF processing maintains individual berry integrity to prevent clumping reclassification as block-frozen

Provide refrigeration bills of lading proving cold chain from harvest to delivery

Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for frozen fruits entering U.S. ports