Pitted Dried Cherries from Germany
Pitted dried cherries have stones removed post-drying for convenient snacking and baking. Classified in HTS 0813.40.30.90 as other dried cherries. Pitting is minimal processing not affecting dried fruit heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Invoice must specify 'pitted dried cherries' for correct statistical suffix
• Ensure pit fragments <1% by weight to avoid quality rejection
• Bulk imports require fumigation certs for pest risks in pits