Glacé Cherries from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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