Cherry Berry Mix in Light Syrup from Japan
Combination of whole cherries, blueberries, and strawberries packed in airtight glass jars with light syrup as the liquid medium. This product is captured by HTS 2008.97.90.50 for miscellaneous fruit mixtures preserved this way, not fitting single-fruit or other specific provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document syrup sugar content to confirm it's not 'added spirit'; inspect for glass container safety compliance
• Provide certificates of analysis for preservatives
• Watch for reclassification if berries suggest 2008.71 but mixed nature prevails