Heering Maraschino Cherries from China
Heering Maraschino cherries are whole cherries steeped in Maraschino liqueur, offering a sweet-tart flavor perfect for Manhattans and other classic cocktails. This HTS 2008.60.00.20 covers Maraschino cherries due to their specific preservation method involving distillation and spirit infusion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) from TTB for alcohol-containing food products
• Provide lab analysis confirming Maraschino preparation to prevent reclassification
• Watch for quota restrictions on cherry imports from certain origins