Dried Tart Cherries Rehydrated in Juice from China
Previously dried Montmorency tart cherries rehydrated and preserved in cherry juice. Classified as tart varieties under HTS 2008.60.00.60 since they are prepared/preserved cherries. Used in trail mixes and baking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish from frozen by providing processing records showing rehydration preservation
• Label as 'tart cherries' prominently; mislabeling leads to reclassification risks
• Monitor for added spirit content; over 0.5% vol shifts to Chapter 22 per notes