Frozen Steamed Sweet Napoleon Cherries from China
Sweet Napoleon cherries are steamed to soften then frozen, offering a bright red color and balanced sweetness. HTS 0811.90.80.40 applies to these sweet varieties processed by steaming or boiling and frozen. Popular in European pastries and sorbets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Steam processing documentation helps differentiate from raw frozen product
• Ensure cherries remain 'unsuitable for immediate consumption' if any preservatives used
• Batch testing for varietal consistency prevents customs disputes