Pitted Dried Tart Cherries from China
Pitted dried tart cherries (Prunus cerasus) have stones removed prior to dehydration, making them convenient for direct consumer use in cereals and yogurt. Falls under HTS 0813.40.30.10 as processed tart cherries, provided no sugar coating is added.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include processing declaration confirming pitting occurred post-harvest but before drying to validate classification
• Conduct aflatoxin testing especially for U.S.-grown tart cherries stored in warm conditions
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to maintain quality and prevent mold growth during ocean freight