Dark Sweet Cherry Halves in Heavy Syrup from Canada
Pitted and halved dark sweet cherries (Prunus avium) preserved in a heavy sugar syrup, packed in cans for retail sale. Classified under HTS 2008.60.0040 as 'sweet varieties' of cherries, otherwise prepared or preserved with added sugar, not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify cherry variety is sweet (e.g
• Bing or Lambert) via supplier certificates to avoid reclassification to sour varieties
• Include lab analysis for sugar content and Brix value if required, as it impacts preservation claims
• Watch for pesticide residues common in cherries; provide MRL compliance docs to prevent FDA holds