Trader Vic's Maraschino Cherries from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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