Canned Cultivated Blueberries from Germany
Highbush cultivated blueberries canned in water, preserved for year-round use in desserts. This is classified in HTS 2008.99.18.90 as 'other' blueberries, excluding wild varieties or mixtures, under preserved fruits not elsewhere specified. No added spirit or fermentation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoice detailing variety (cultivated vs wild) to prevent shifts to other berry subheadings
• Comply with metal can safety standards; test for BPA if targeted by FDA prior notice
• Watch for pectin addition which could reclassify as jam-like under 2007 if viscosity increases significantly