Organic Dried Blueberries from Japan
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.
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
• 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