Dried Meteor Tart Cherries from Japan
Meteor tart cherries, an early-ripening Prunus cerasus cultivar, dried for snacking and baking with bright red color retention. Specifically classified under HTS 0813.40.30.10 for dried tart cherries.
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
• Confirm varietal purity through DNA testing if blending varieties suspected in supply chain
• Monitor for ochratoxin A, particularly in cherries from high-rainfall growing regions
• Use nitrogen-flushed packaging for extended shelf life during long import transits