Dark Morello Cherries in Juice
Preserved dark Morello cherries packed in their own juice with minimal added sugar. HTS 2008.60.00 applies to cherries preserved by any method, including juice packing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.5% | +37.5% | 42% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.5% | +10.0% | 14.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.5% | +10.0% | 14.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily cherry juice, not fruit pieces
Cherry juice unfermented is in 2009.71; fruit must predominate for 2008.60.
If mixed with cranberries
Cranberry-cherry blends classify as mixed fruits under 2008.93.
If cooked to jam consistency
Cooked cherry spreads over certain dry weight go to cooked fruit nesi in 2007.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'in cherry juice' accurately to support low-sugar health claims
• Obtain organic certification docs if marketed as such for premium duty treatment
• Watch for reclassification if juice content exceeds fruit, resembling cherry juice in 2009
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