Dried Tart Cherries Rehydrated in Juice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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