Sulfur Water Treated Montmorency Cherries
Montmorency tart cherries preserved in sulfur water for temporary storage before processing. Unsuitable in this state for immediate consumption per chapter note 4, classified under tariff item 0812.10.00. Used primarily in manufacturing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cherries are frozen after treatment
Frozen cherries are classified under heading 0811.
If the cherries are processed into pies or jams
Prepared cherries fall under chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the sulfur water solution is for provisional preservation
• Provide a declaration of non-immediate consumption
• Keep records of the preservation process for CBSA audits
Related Products under Tariff item 0812.10.00
Brined Lambert Cherries for Storage
Lambert sweet cherries preserved in brine to ensure stability during long-distance transport. Per Chapter note 4, this provisional preservation makes them unsuitable for immediate consumption, thus classified under tariff item 0812.10.00. Destined for confectionery or distillery use.
Brine-Preserved Bing Cherries
Bing cherries preserved in brine solution to prevent spoilage during storage and transport. This provisional treatment makes them unsuitable for direct consumption, aligning with tariff item 0812.10.00 for cherries under chapter 08. Commonly used in food processing.
Bulk Brine Preserved Tart Cherries
Tart cherries preserved in bulk brine containers for transport to canneries. They remain unsuitable for eating straight from the preservation state, fitting tariff item 0812.10.00 precisely. Common in North American processing trade.
Preservative Solution Soaked Stella Cherries
Stella cherries soaked in approved preservative solutions for temporary storage. The treatment ensures they are not suitable for immediate consumption, per chapter note 4, under tariff item 0812.10.00. Used in juice or liqueur production.
Provisional Preserved Rainier Cherries
Rainier cherries treated with preservative solutions like sulfur dioxide for transport. They remain unsuitable for immediate eating, qualifying for tariff item 0812.10.00 under fruit provisionally preserved. Bulk shipped to food processors.
Provisional Storage Regina Cherries
Regina cherries preserved provisionally in sulfur water or brine for storage. Chapter note 4 confirms unsuitability for immediate use, under tariff item 0812.10.00. Bulk for European-style processing.