Frozen Sour Cherries Balaton from Germany
Balaton tart cherries are a dark red sour variety frozen after steaming, used primarily in pies and jams due to their intense tart flavor. Classified under HTS 0811.90.80.60 for frozen tart cherries, not containing added sugar. They match the chapter's scope for frozen fruits cooked by steaming or boiling.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.5%
Import Tips
• Require lab analysis or grower certification for tart/sour designation to prevent reclassification; maintain frozen state with temperature logs during shipping
• Avoid pitfall of declaring with pits if pitted products have different stats