Dried Balaton Cherries
Dried Balaton cherries are a hybrid tart-sweet variety dried for use in yogurt toppings and baking mixes. They are categorized in HTS 0813.40.30.90 as other dried cherries not covered by primary cherry headings. Drying process removes sufficient moisture for shelf stability.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other dried fruits like apricots or raisins
Mixtures of multiple dried fruits from Chapter 8 fall under the 'other mixtures' subheading.
If pitted and packed for retail with minimal processing
Pitted cherries enter Chapter 20 if prepared beyond simple drying.
If dried from fresh sour cherries and treated as vegetables
Rarely, sour cherries might classify under dried leguminous vegetables if misidentified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document drying method (air-dried vs. freeze-dried) to distinguish from preserved fruits
• Check for pesticide residue compliance under FDA import alerts for tree fruits
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial processing, risking reclass to parts
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Dried Bing Cherries
Dried Bing cherries, typically dark sweet cherries dehydrated for snacking, fit HTS 0813.40.30.90 as other dried cherries. Excludes fresh sweet cherries of 0809 and provisionally preserved under 0812. Commonly pitted or whole for consumer packs.
Dried Rainier Cherries
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Dried Lambert Cherries
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