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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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