IQF Frozen Cultivated Blueberries from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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