Trader Vic's Maraschino Cherries from China
Stem-on maraschino cherries dyed red and preserved in a maraschino-flavored syrup with alcohol, commonly used in tiki cocktails. These cherries are prepared or preserved with added spirit and sweetening matter, falling under heading 20.08 as cherries otherwise prepared or preserved.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare the alcohol content accurately to avoid misclassification as a beverage under Chapter 22
• Ensure the cherries are not considered a confectionery product under heading 17.04, which would exclude them from Chapter 20
• Have documentation ready to show the preparation method for CBSA verification