2008.60.00/Maraschino Cherries with Stems/Japan

Maraschino Cherries with Stems from Japan

Sweetened, dyed, and preserved cherries with stems attached, used as cocktail garnishes. Falls under HTS 2008.60.00 for cherries otherwise prepared or preserved, including those with added sugar or spirit.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Test for artificial color compliance (e.g

• FD&C Red No. 40) to pass FDA entry

• Document processing method to distinguish from glace cherries under different provisions

• Avoid pitfalls by ensuring no fermentation, keeping alcohol strength below 0.5% vol