IQF Preserved Blueberries in Syrup from China
Individually quick frozen blueberries then preserved in syrup pouches for retail. Classified HTS 2008.99.18.90 as other blueberries preserved, not truly frozen at import. Syrup preservation moves it from frozen Chapter 7.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document processing sequence (IQF then syrup packed) to justify preserved status over frozen
• Temperature logs during transit prevent reclassification if arrives frozen solid
• Retail pouch net weight under 5kg helps maintain consumer packaging duty treatment