Dried Sweet Cherries from China
Dried sweet cherries (Prunus avium) are whole or pitted cherries dehydrated to reduce moisture content, preserving their natural sweetness and flavor. They fall under HTS 0813.40.30 as dried cherries, distinct from fresh cherries in heading 0809, and are not merely provisionally preserved under heading 0812 since they are suitable for direct consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content is below 20-25% to qualify as 'dried' fruit rather than provisionally preserved under 0812
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to prove treatment meets food safety standards
• Label accurately with varietal name (e.g
• Bing cherries) and avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying sulfured cherries