2008.60.00.40/Dark Sweet Cherry Halves in Heavy Syrup/Japan

Dark Sweet Cherry Halves in Heavy Syrup from Japan

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 — 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%

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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