Trader Vic's Maraschino Cherries from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.5%
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
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