Sulfur Dioxide Preserved Cherries from China
Cherries treated with sulfur dioxide gas solely for provisional preservation during transport or storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to the preservative treatment and strong sulfur taste. Classified under HTS 0812.90.90.00 as fruit provisionally preserved per Chapter Note.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify treatment documentation proving solely provisional preservation (e.g
• SO2 gas logs) to avoid reclassification as processed fruit
• Ensure product labeling clearly states 'not for immediate consumption' to meet Chapter Note requirements