Frozen Lightly Steamed Cranberries from Mexico
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpum) lightly steamed then frozen, retaining natural tartness for culinary applications like relishes. Fits HTS 0811.90.3500 as fruit cooked by steaming or boiling in water and frozen, no added sugar. Popular in gourmet food imports.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include processing method details in commercial invoice to justify steaming under Chapter 08 frozen fruit
• Comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification for microbial safety in steamed products
• Watch for reclassification if steaming exceeds 'light' processing, potentially moving to Chapter 20