Canned Wild Blueberries in Light Syrup from Japan
Whole wild blueberries preserved in light sugar syrup, packed in tin cans for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2008.99.18 as prepared blueberries, not frozen, not juice, and not elsewhere specified. It meets the criteria for berries preserved with added sugar.
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
• Verify Brix value if applicable to ensure correct subheading within 2008.99; exceeds certain levels may shift classification
• Provide commercial invoice detailing sugar content and blueberry variety to avoid misclassification as mixtures
• Ensure cans meet FDA food contact standards; common pitfall is inadequate labeling for country of origin