Glacé Cherries from Germany
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.
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
• Document the glacé process with production records to confirm sugar preservation
• Check for EU origin restrictions on certain dyes
• Use proper food safety certifications like HACCP for bakery ingredient imports