Maraschino Cherries from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify sugar content exceeds preservation levels to avoid reclassification as canned fruit; provide lab analysis for dye and syrup composition
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA food coloring regulations
• Watch for phytosanitary certificates due to cherry origin restrictions