U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Cherries (HS 200860) totaled $7.6M in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Cherries paid $435K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.72% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Cherries imports of $7.6M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVariety and processing method drive the three-way split within this heading: maraschino cherries (2008600020), sweet varieties (2008600040), and tart varieties (2008600060) each occupy a distinct tariff line, reflecting their different end uses in confectionery, baking, and cocktail garnishes. Italy leads US imports under this heading, supplying both maraschino-style and sweet preserved cherries to the food-service and confectionery sectors. Canada and Mexico are also significant sources, and the heading's variety-based structure means that a single shipment containing mixed cherry types may require split classification.
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156 import shipments a month
Maraschino cherries (2008600020) are generally understood to be cherries that have been processed in a brine or sugar solution and artificially colored and flavored, distinct from naturally preserved sweet cherries (2008600040). The processing method, colorant use, and intended end use are all relevant factors. If a product's processing falls in a gray area, a binding ruling request to CBP is advisable before importation.
Prepared cherries are regulated by FDA as processed food products and require prior notice of arrival, compliant ingredient and nutrition labeling, and — for hermetically sealed products — adherence to LACF or acidified food regulations where applicable. Maraschino cherries containing FD&C colorants must also comply with FDA color additive regulations. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA specialist to confirm current requirements.
Subheading 8 of 13 in heading 2008
Subheading 200860 · $7.6M of $396.9M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$7.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $71.6M of Prepared or Preserved Cherries and exported $34.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008600020 | Cherries, Maraschino, Prepared or Preserved NESOI | $3.2M | 5.19% | 94.32% | $166K |
| 2008600060 | Cherries, Tart Varieties, Prepared/Preserved NESOI | $2.5M | 7.45% | 95.45% | $186K |
| 2008600040 | Cherries, Sweet Varieties, Prepared/Preservd NESOI | $1.9M | 4.37% | 27.61% | $84K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and Mexico together supply 79% of it. Croatia pays 10.0% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
22.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.72% of imports for consumption.