Dried Tart Cherry Pieces from Japan
Chopped or diced dried tart cherries (Prunus cerasus) processed into uniform pieces for baking inclusions. Still classified under HTS 0813.40.30.10 as the essential character remains 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
• Declare cutting process details to confirm remains 'dried cherries' not 'fruit preparations'
• Prevent sugar adhesion during chopping to avoid Chapter 20 reclassification
• Use anti-caking agents sparingly; excessive additives trigger food preparation heading