Maraschino Cherries
Sweetened and dyed cherries preserved in flavored syrup, typically used as cocktail garnishes or in desserts. Classified under HTS 2008.99.91 as fruit otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified, distinct from mixtures of subheading 2008.19.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If glacéed or crystallized
Glacé or crystallized fruits like preserved cherries shift to heading 2006 due to specific sugar crystallization process.
If tropical fruit mixture
Mixtures of tropical fruits (e.g., cherries with pineapple) fall under subheading 2008.19.
If sold as dessert topping set
If packaged with syrup or toppings for retail dessert use, may classify as sweetmeats under Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content and processing method to confirm not classifiable as glacé fruit under 2006
• Provide detailed ingredient labels and commercial invoices specifying non-NESOI status
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ensure product is single-fruit focused
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.91
Candied Ginger Slices
Ginger root preserved by cooking in sugar syrup, resulting in tender, sweetened slices for culinary use. Falls under 2008.99.91 as other preserved fruit/nuts not specified elsewhere, including ginger as an edible plant part.
Preserved Chestnuts in Syrup
Whole or pieces of chestnuts cooked and preserved in light syrup, used in baking or as confections. HTS 2008.99.91 covers such nuts preserved otherwise, excluding mixtures.
Stem Ginger in Syrup
Whole ginger stems preserved in heavy syrup, a delicacy for tea or desserts. Classified in 2008.99.91 as other preserved edible plant parts not fitting specific subheadings.
Preserved Kumquats
Whole kumquats cooked in sugar syrup, retaining skin and pulp for use in cakes or drinks. 2008.99.91 applies to citrus fruits preserved otherwise, not as juice or glacé.
Syrup-Preserved Figs
Whole or halved figs preserved in syrup, not dried, for gourmet applications. Fits 2008.99.91 as other fruit preserved, distinct from 2008.20 dried figs.
Bottled Preserved Lychees
Peeled lychees in light syrup, imported in glass jars for retail. 2008.99.91 for other preserved fruits like lychees not having dedicated codes.