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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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