Dried Wild Maine Blueberries

These cultivated highbush blueberries from Maine are dried to preserve their natural sweetness and antioxidant properties, classified under HTS 0813.40.20.20 as dried cultivated blueberries. They are whole dried berries suitable for snacking or baking, distinct from fresh or frozen forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0810.40.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen rather than dried

Frozen blueberries, whether cultivated or wild, classify under heading 0810 for frozen fruits, not dried.

0713.40Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into slices or powder

Dried blueberries that are sliced, powdered, or otherwise rendered unsuitable as whole fruit fall under Chapter 07 as dried leguminous vegetables or similar processed forms.

2008.93.00.00Higher: 39.5% vs 35%

If packed in sugar or syrup

Blueberries dried and then preserved in sugar become fruit preserved by sugar, moving to Chapter 20 from plain dried fruit.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify supplier certification that berries are cultivated highbush variety, not wild lowbush, to match 0813.40.20.20 classification

Include lab analysis for moisture content (typically under 18%) and phytosanitary certificates to avoid customs delays

Label packages with country of origin and 'dried cultivated blueberries' to comply with FDA food labeling rules