Sulfur Dioxide Preserved Cherries from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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