Cherries
Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallized): > Cherries
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 2006.00.20.00
Maraschino Cherries
Sweetened cherries preserved in sugar syrup, typically drained and dyed bright red, used as cocktail garnishes. They fall under HTS 2006.00.20.00 as cherries preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallized). The sugar preservation process distinguishes them from fresh or canned cherries.
Glacé Cherries
Candied cherries slowly cooked in sugar syrup until glazed and translucent, ideal for fruitcakes and baking. Classified under HTS 2006.00.20.00 for cherries preserved by sugar in glacé form. The crystallization process from sugar preservation defines this category.
Drained Cocktail Cherries
Sugar-preserved cherries drained of syrup, often with stems, used in beverages and desserts. HTS 2006.00.20.00 covers cherries drained after sugar preservation. This excludes syrup-retained products.
Crystallized Red Cherries
Cherries preserved by sugar until crystallized, coated in fine sugar crystals for decorative use in pastries. Falls under HTS 2006.00.20.00 as sugar-crystallized cherries. The crystal coating results from the preservation method.
Luxardo Gourmet Cherries
Premium Italian cherries preserved in marasca syrup, drained for high-end cocktails like Manhattans. HTS 2006.00.20.00 applies to these sugar-preserved (drained) cherries. The artisanal sugar process qualifies them here.
Green Glacé Cherries
Sugar-preserved cherries dyed green and glacéed for holiday baking and ice cream toppings. Classified in HTS 2006.00.20.00 for glacé cherries. Dye does not alter the sugar preservation classification.
Stem-On Maraschino Cherries
Drained sugar-preserved cherries with stems intact for easy garnishing in drinks. HTS 2006.00.20.00 covers these drained cherries preserved by sugar. Stems are incidental to the fruit.
Bing Cherries Glacé
Large Bing variety cherries preserved by glacé sugar method for premium confections. Under HTS 2006.00.20.00 as glacé cherries regardless of variety. Variety does not affect sugar preservation heading.
Candied Cherry Halves
Sugar-preserved cherries halved and crystallized for easy incorporation into cakes. HTS 2006.00.20.00 includes cut cherries if preserved by sugar (drained/crystallized). Cutting is a simple preparation.
Royal Anne Crystallized Cherries
Light-colored Royal Anne cherries preserved and crystallized in sugar for fruitcakes. Classified HTS 2006.00.20.00 for crystallized cherries. Pale color from variety suits decorative uses.