Dried Balaton Cherries from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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