Frozen Elderberries from China
Whole frozen elderberries, boiled then frozen plain, packed for health food markets. Under HTS 0811.90.80 as other frozen fruits not elsewhere specified, suitable for immediate consumption post-thaw. Common in supplements and jams.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for natural toxins common in elderberries; declare processing to neutralize
• Avoid packaging that implies preservation beyond freezing to stay in 0811
• Use FDA prior notice for all frozen fruit entries