Wild Blueberries in Light Syrup from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify Brix value if applicable to confirm it doesn't qualify for other subheadings; provide lab analysis if challenged
• Label containers with country of origin, net weight, and ingredients to comply with FDA food import regulations
• Avoid misclassification as frozen (0710) by ensuring product is fully thawed and preserved, not suitable for freezing