Drained Cherries and Pineapple Tidbits Mix from China
Sugar-preserved cherries and pineapple pieces, drained of syrup, packaged for cake decoration or fruitcake making. HTS 2006.00.50.00 applies to this mixture of drained, glacé fruits. The sugar preservation and multi-fruit composition define its classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
53.5%
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
• Document the draining process post-sugar preservation to distinguish from syrup-packed fruits
• Ensure Brix value documentation if border control questions sugar concentration
• Prevent commingling with Chapter 17 products during storage to avoid contamination claims