Glacé Cherries from Japan
Glacé cherries are whole or halved cherries preserved by cooking in a sugar syrup until candied and drained, resulting in a glossy, translucent fruit used in baking and confectionery. They fall under HTS 2006.00.70.00 as 'other fruit' preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallized), distinct from mixtures or fruit peels.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sugar preservation method and ensure drained/glacé status via lab testing to confirm classification under 2006.00.70.00
• Provide certificates of origin and sugar content documentation to avoid misclassification as fresh or differently processed fruits
• Check for pesticide residues common in cherries; non-compliance can lead to FDA holds or rejections