Organic Dried Blueberries
Dehydrated organic blueberries preserved without added sugar, suitable for snacking or baking. Classified under HTS 2008.99.18.90 as 'other' preserved blueberries not elsewhere specified, including dried forms not fitting fruit/nut specific dried provisions. Meets criteria for otherwise prepared edible parts of plants.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically prepared or preserved by a method like freeze-drying qualifying under Chapter 8
Chapter 8 covers fruit dried and further prepared, shifting from Chapter 20's general preserved fruits.
If containing added sugar exceeding certain thresholds
Higher sugar content preserved fruits may fall under sweetend subheadings with different rates.
If dried for sowing or not edible
Dried blueberries intended as seeds are vegetables in Chapter 7, not edible preserved products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain organic certification documentation from USDA-equivalent authority in origin country for FDA entry
• Declare moisture content to distinguish from fresh or frozen; common pitfall is undervaluation based on weight loss
• Ensure no added sulfites if claiming 'no preservatives' to avoid reclassification or penalties
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.18.90
Wild Blueberries in Light Syrup
Canned wild blueberries packed in light sugar syrup, preserved for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2008.99.18.90 as preserved blueberries, not frozen, not mixtures, and not specifically provided for elsewhere in the tariff schedule. It is a ready-to-eat fruit preparation containing added sweetening matter.
Canned Cultivated Blueberries
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.
IQF Preserved Blueberries in Syrup
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.
Blueberry Puree Preserved
Aseptic preserved blueberry puree for baking or beverages, not homogenized for infants. Under HTS 2008.99.18.90 as other preserved blueberry preparation not juice or infant food. Finely processed but retains fruit character.
Glaceed Blueberries
Candied glace blueberries preserved by sugar impregnation for cake decoration. HTS 2008.99.18.90 covers this as other preserved blueberries, not crystallized fruit elsewhere. High sugar but whole fruit form.
Blueberry Compote in Jars
Lightly cooked blueberry compote in glass jars with minimal sugar. Classified HTS 2008.99.18.90 as other blueberries preserved, not jam due to low viscosity. Retail food product.