Sulfur Water Treated Montmorency Cherries from Japan
Montmorency tart cherries preserved in sulfur water for temporary storage before processing. Unsuitable in this state for immediate consumption per Chapter 8 note, classified under 0812.10. Used primarily in manufacturing cherry pies or extracts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include treatment logs and residue tests for sulfur compliance
• Declare exact preservation method on entry docs
• Watch for misclassification as fresh if packaging is consumer-facing