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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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