Dried Balaton Tart Cherries from Japan
Dried Balaton tart cherries are a Hungarian-origin Prunus cerasus variety with dark red flesh, dried to a chewy texture for baking and snacking. HTS 0813.40.30.10 specifically covers these tart cherries, excluding mixtures or sweetened products.
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
• Label packages clearly as 'tart cherries' with varietal name to support HTS 0813.40.30.10 classification during customs review
• Test for residual sulfur dioxide if dried with sulfuring; levels must comply with FDA food safety standards
• Avoid bulk packaging over 11.34 kg net weight to prevent statistical breakouts or different reporting requirements