Luxardo Gourmet Cherries from Germany
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.
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
• Include certificate of origin for EU preference programs
• Test alcohol content to ensure under 0.5% vol if near juice headings
• Label with premium branding but note sugar preservation facts