IQF Frozen Blueberries from China
Individually quick frozen (IQF) blueberries that remain separate when thawed, ideal for portion control in food service. Falls under HTS 0811.90.20 as frozen blueberries, steamed or boiled in water prior to freezing. Prevents clumping during storage and transport.
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
• Specify IQF process in commercial invoice to distinguish from block-frozen for quality control
• Use reefer containers with temperature data loggers to prove unbroken cold chain
• Check for APHIS prior notice requirements under Bioterrorism Act for frozen fruits