Maraschino Cherries
Sweetened cherries preserved in sugar syrup, typically drained and dyed bright red, used as cocktail garnishes. The sugar preservation and draining process are the key characteristics for classification under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the maraschino cherries are preserved in alcohol
Cherries preserved in alcohol are classified under heading 20.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cherries are drained of syrup at the time of import
• Confirm the preservation method is sugar-based, not alcohol-based
• Be aware that artificial dyes must comply with Canadian food regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2006.00.10
Bing Cherries Glacé
Large Bing variety cherries preserved by the glacé method, where the fruit is slowly cooked in sugar syrup until translucent and sugar-saturated. The variety of cherry does not affect its classification under this tariff item, as it is the sugar preservation process that defines the product.
Candied Cherry Halves
Cherries that have been halved and then preserved by sugar crystallization, making them suitable for incorporation into baked goods. The cutting of the cherries is a simple preparation that does not alter their classification as sugar-preserved fruit.
Crystallized Red Cherries
Red cherries preserved by sugar until they become crystallized, with a coating of fine sugar crystals for decorative use in pastries. The crystal coating is a direct result of the sugar preservation process, confirming classification under this tariff item.
Drained Cocktail Cherries
Sugar-preserved cherries that have been drained of their syrup, often with stems attached, and used as garnishes in beverages and desserts. The draining process is a key characteristic that places them under this tariff item for drained, sugar-preserved fruit.
Glacé Cherries
Candied cherries slowly cooked in sugar syrup until they become glazed and translucent, a traditional ingredient for fruitcakes and baking. The glacé process involves sugar preservation, which is the defining feature for this tariff item.
Green Glacé Cherries
Sugar-preserved cherries that have been dyed green and glacéed for use in holiday baking and ice cream toppings. The addition of dye does not change the fundamental nature of the product as sugar-preserved cherries.