Trader Vic's Maraschino Cherries from Germany
Trader Vic's Maraschino cherries are stem-on cherries dyed red and preserved in Maraschino-flavored syrup with alcohol, a staple for tiki cocktails. Under HTS 2008.60.00.20, these qualify as Maraschino due to their traditional liqueur-based preservation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare exact alcohol by volume to comply with customs valuation including spirit duties
• Use tamper-evident packaging to meet FDA import safety standards
• Confirm supplier's Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan