Sulfur Dioxide Preserved Sour Cherries from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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