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U.S. imports of frozen strawberries (SITC 05831) totaled $43.1M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Frozen Strawberries paid $1.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $10.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Frozen Strawberries imports of $43.1M in April 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $33.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIndividually quick-frozen (IQF) strawberries — whether plain or with added sweetener — are a high-volume commodity supplying food-service, smoothie, yogurt, and bakery sectors year-round. The heading covers fruit that is uncooked or minimally cooked (by steaming or boiling) before freezing, a processing distinction that separates it from fully cooked or thermally processed strawberry products classified elsewhere. FDA regulates frozen strawberries as a processed food, and importers should be aware that frozen berry shipments have historically been subject to heightened FDA sampling for pesticide residues and microbial contamination.
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Frozen strawberries have been associated with foodborne illness outbreaks linked to hepatitis A and norovirus contamination, prompting FDA to increase sampling and import alerts on certain origins. Importers should verify that suppliers hold current food safety certifications, conduct microbiological testing, and are not listed on active FDA import alerts before placing orders.
No — this heading explicitly covers frozen strawberries 'whether or not containing added sweetening matter,' so the presence of sugar or other sweeteners does not move the product to a different code. However, the sugar content must be declared accurately on entry documentation and product labeling, and high-sugar preparations may face different considerations under applicable food labeling regulations.
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