Pitted Dried Cherries from Germany
Pitted dried cherries have stones removed prior to dehydration, offering convenience for baking and cereals. Under HTS 0813.40.30, they qualify as dried cherries provided no further preparation like sugaring occurs.
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
• Confirm pitting is mechanical and pre-drying to stay in dried fruit category
• Provide residue testing for pits or contaminants
• Use ISF filings early for timely clearance of perishable dried fruits