Dried Balaton Cherries from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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