Regina Cherries
Very large, dark sweet cherries with excellent flavor and firmness, Regina variety, increasingly popular in premium fresh markets. Under HTS 0809.29.00.00 as other fresh cherries.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for tart cherries in retail packs
Retail packing creates statistical distinctions even within sour cherries.
If brined for short-term preservation
Brine treatment qualifies as provisional preservation under heading 0812.
If containing pits and misdeclared as fresh apricots
Pitted stone fruits risk reclassification based on processing state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Size grading mandatory for premium varieties; provide calibration certificates
• Refrigerate at 0-2°C; avoid ethylene exposure from other fruits
• Ensure traceability from orchard to port for recall compliance
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Sweet Cherry
Fresh sweet cherries (Prunus avium), typically red or black varieties like Bing or Rainier, harvested at peak ripeness for fresh consumption. Classified under HTS 0809.29.00.00 as 'other' fresh cherries, excluding sour (tart) cherries which fall under 0809.21.
Rainier Cherries
Blush-yellow sweet cherries with red blush, Rainier variety, offering mild flavor and premium appearance for fresh market sales. Classified as other fresh cherries under HTS 0809.29.00.00.
Stella Sweet Cherries
Large, heart-shaped bright red sweet cherries, self-fertile Stella variety, excellent for fresh eating. HTS 0809.29.00.00 for other fresh cherries.
Chelan Cherries
Early-season dark sweet cherries, Chelan variety, known for early ripening and mahogany color. Covered by HTS 0809.29.00.00 as fresh other cherries.
Organic Sweet Cherries
Certified organic sweet cherries grown without synthetic pesticides, meeting USDA NOP standards. HTS 0809.29.00.00 applies to fresh cherries regardless of organic status (see statistical notes).
Kordia Cherries
Very dark, almost black sweet cherries from New Zealand, Kordia variety, noted for intense flavor. Classified under HTS 0809.29.00.00 for other fresh cherries.