Dried Tart Cherries from Germany
Dried tart cherries (Prunus cerasus), often Montmorency variety, are dehydrated sour cherries used in baking and trail mixes. Classified under HTS 0813.40.30 as dried cherries other than those in headings 0801-0806, they differ from fresh tart cherries and are ready for consumption without further preservation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis for residual sulfur levels if any preservatives were used during drying
• Ensure proper invoicing specifies 'dried cherries' to avoid reclassification as fresh or processed fruit
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for dried fruits entering the US food supply chain