Frozen Wild Blueberries from China
Frozen wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) are small, intensely flavored berries frozen without added sugar, perfect for smoothies and baking. They fall under HTS 0811.90.20 as frozen blueberries, uncooked or cooked by steaming/boiling in water, whether or not containing added sugar. These remain suitable for direct use in recipes after thawing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status and proper cold chain maintenance during transport
• Label packages with country of origin, net weight, and 'frozen blueberries' to meet FDA food labeling standards
• Avoid misclassification as fresh berries (0808) by providing freezing process documentation