0810.20.10.30 - Certified organic

This HTS classification covers fresh raspberries and loganberries that are certified as organic. This certification is a critical factor, indicating that the berries have been produced according to specific organic farming standards. These standards typically encompass restrictions on synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms throughout the cultivation process. The classification applies to these fruits when entered for consumption during the period from September 1st in any given year to June 30th of the following year.

This subcategory is specifically distinguished from its sibling category, "Other" (0810.20.10.35), by the explicit requirement of organic certification. While the sibling category would encompass any other fresh raspberries and loganberries that do not meet the organic standards, this category exclusively deals with those that have undergone and passed a recognized organic certification process. This distinction is crucial for applying specific tariff rates and import regulations that may apply to organic produce.

As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification relies entirely on the fulfillment of the conditions outlined: the product must be raspberries or loganberries, fresh, entered within the specified seasonal window, and certified as organic. Importers must be prepared to provide valid organic certification documentation to substantiate their classification.