Sulfur Dioxide Preserved Sour Cherries from China
Sour cherries treated with sulfur dioxide gas for provisional preservation during transport or storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to the preservative treatment, fitting Chapter 8 heading 0812 for fruits preserved solely to ensure safe shipment. Commonly used in baking or further processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify treatment method complies with heading 0812 notes; ensure certificates confirm unsuitability for immediate consumption
• Check pesticide residue limits for cherries
• Label clearly as preserved to avoid fresh fruit classification