Maraschino Cherries

Glacé cherries preserved in syrup with added sugar and flavoring, typically used as cocktail garnishes. Classified under HTS 2008.99.91.95 as fruit otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified, due to the preservation process involving alcohol and sugar beyond simple canning.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+25.0%31%
🇲🇽Mexico6%6%
🇨🇦Canada6%6%
🇩🇪Germany6%6%
🇯🇵Japan6%6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.60.00Higher: 39.5% vs 31%

If containing added spirit exceeding 0.5% vol

Spirit-containing preserved fruits shift to specific heading 2008.60 for flavored or brandied fruits.

2008.97Lower: 24.9% vs 31%

If mixtures of fruit and nuts

Products with significant nut content fall under mixtures of subheading 2008.97 rather than fruit-only.

1905.31Lower: 10% vs 31%

If sold as sweetmeats or confections

If marketed primarily as candy toppings rather than preserved fruit, it may classify under Chapter 19 sweetmeats.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify sugar content and preservation method in documentation to confirm classification outside specific fruit subheadings

Provide lab analysis for Brix value if questioned, as mixtures may overlap with other preserved fruit codes

Label ingredients clearly to avoid reclassification as mixtures under 2008.99.90 if nuts are present