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