Maraschino Cherries with Stems from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

14.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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