Dark Sweet Cherry Halves in Heavy Syrup from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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