North Star Sour Cherries from Mexico
North Star sour cherries are dwarf-tree produced Prunus cerasus with excellent flavor for baking. Fresh imports fall under HTS 0809.21.00.00 as they meet fresh sour cherry definitions, primarily destined for U.S. food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure fumigation certificates if shipping from high-risk pest areas
• Classify based on end-use documentation; processing intent keeps it fresh fruit
• Monitor EU export certificates for residue limits on pesticides