Dried Montmorency Cherries from Japan
Dried Montmorency cherries, a variety of tart cherry, are air-dried whole fruits used in cereals and snacks. Classified under HTS 0813.40.30.90 as other dried cherries, excluding those in headings 0801-0806. They differ from fresh cherries (0809) and provisionally preserved types.
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
• Ensure no added preservatives beyond drying to stay in 0813; test for sulfur residues if suspected
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for dried fruit imports within specified timelines
• Use proper NAICS codes for statistical reporting to avoid penalties on cherry imports