Pitted Dried Cherries from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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