Sweet Black Cherries in Juice
Whole black sweet cherries packed in unsweetened cherry juice with minimal sugar, for health-conscious consumers. Classified in 2008.60.0040 as preserved sweet cherries with some sweetening.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.5% | +35.0% | 39.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.5% | +10.0% | 14.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.5% | +10.0% | 14.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.5% | +10.0% | 14.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.5% | +10.0% | 14.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If morello or other acid cherries
Sweetness level (Brix >12 typically) distinguishes from sour under cherry subheadings.
If extracted as cherry juice concentrate
Juice products move to heading 2009, excluding whole fruit preserves.
If sold as set with yogurt or toppings
Retail sets with multiple fruits classify under mixtures if cherries not principal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide nutritional labels pre-import; FDA requires full disclosure of natural sugars
• Check for added spirit; even traces over 0.5% vol shift to Chapter 22 per note
• Insure against syrup leakage claims, common in juice-packed cherries during transit
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Bing Cherries in Light Syrup
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Rainier Sweet Cherries Pitted and Preserved
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Lambert Sweet Cherries Canned Whole
Firm Lambert variety sweet cherries canned whole in medium syrup, popular for cocktails. HTS 2008.60.0040 for other sweet cherry preserves.
Sweet Cherry Medley in Syrup
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Pitted Napoleon Sweet Cherries
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