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.

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.

2006.00Lower: 26% vs 31%

If glacéed or crystallized

Glacé or crystallized fruits like preserved cherries shift to heading 2006 due to specific sugar crystallization process.

2008.19Lower: 27.9% vs 31%

If tropical fruit mixture

Mixtures of tropical fruits (e.g., cherries with pineapple) fall under subheading 2008.19.

1905.31Lower: 10% vs 31%

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