Sweet Cherries in Heavy Syrup from Germany
Pitted sweet cherries preserved in heavy sugar syrup, typically packed in cans for baking and desserts. Classified under HTS 2008.60.00 as prepared or preserved cherries not elsewhere specified, including those with added sugar.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sugar content declaration to avoid misclassification as fruit in light syrup or frozen
• Require supplier certificates confirming cherries are not from restricted pest areas per USDA APHIS
• Label containers with net weight, ingredients, and country of origin to meet FDA food import rules