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