Canned Red Tart Cherries from Japan
Whole red tart cherries canned in water or light syrup for baking. Standard preserved cherries under HTS 2008.60.00 for retail and foodservice.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with seasonal quotas; over-quota rates significantly higher
• Metal can testing for BPA liners per FDA food contact rules
• Avoid declaring as 'pie cherries' to prevent jam/jelly scrutiny