Glacé Cherries from Japan
Whole or halved cherries preserved by sugar through immersion in a heavy syrup and slow cooking until candied, resulting in a glacé texture. Classified under HTS 2006.00.90.00 as vegetables, fruit preserved by sugar (drained, glacé or crystallized), specifically glacé fruit not fitting other subheadings. Commonly used in baking and cocktails.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sugar preservation method and drained weight to confirm HTS classification; provide lab analysis for moisture content if challenged
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA food import rules
• Watch for misclassification as plain candied fruit under 2006.00.35