Dried Montmorency Cherries from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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