Canned Wild Maine Blueberries in Light Syrup from Japan
These canned wild blueberries from Maine are preserved in light sugar syrup, offering a tart-sweet flavor typical of lowbush varieties. Classified under HTS 2008.99.1810 as canned wild blueberries, distinct from cultivated highbush types. Ideal for pies, toppings, or direct consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify supplier certification that blueberries are wild (lowbush Vaccinium angustifolium) to avoid reclassification as cultivated
• Include net weight, Brix value if sweetened, and country of origin on labels per FDA and CBP requirements