Stem-On Maraschino Cherries
Drained sugar-preserved cherries with stems intact, designed for easy garnishing in drinks. The stems are incidental to the fruit and do not affect the classification as sugar-preserved cherries.
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 cherries are packed in syrup and not drained
Sugar-preserved cherries in syrup without draining fall under the 'Other' subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cherries are drained and not packed in syrup
• Confirm the stems are natural and not a separate added ingredient
• Provide clear product photos for customs documentation
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.