Sugar-Preserved Berry and Cherry Mix from China
Drained glacé strawberries, raspberries, and cherries preserved by sugar infusion. Falls under HTS 2006.00.50.00 as a mixture of sugar-preserved berries and stone fruits. Popular for desserts and cocktail garnishes.
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
• Color additives must be declared; natural colors preferred for clean labeling
• Validate pH levels to confirm preservation stability
• Separate from fresh frozen berries in warehouse to prevent misclassification