U.S. exports of Cherries, Provisionally Preserved (Inedible as Imported) (HS 081210) totaled $449K in August 2026.
Importers of Cherries, Provisionally Preserved (Inedible as Imported) paid $22K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.66% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cherries, Provisionally Preserved (Inedible as Imported) imports of $191K in August 2026 ran 59% above the year-to-date monthly average of $119K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataProvisionally preserved cherries — typically packed in sulfur dioxide brine or similar agents to maintain form during transit — are classified as inedible in their imported state and enter under a single 10-digit line, 0812100000. Turkey dominates US supply, followed by Chile and Italy, reflecting the Mediterranean and Southern Hemisphere cherry-growing belts that align with off-season US demand. Because the preserving medium renders the fruit technically inedible, these cherries are destined for further processing (such as maraschino production or confectionery use) rather than direct consumption, which affects both labeling requirements and FDA admissibility review at entry. Importers should confirm that the preserving agent and residue levels comply with FDA food additive regulations before shipment.
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The 'inedible as imported' designation reflects the condition of the fruit at the time of entry — the preserving medium (commonly sulfur dioxide solution) makes the cherries unsuitable for direct consumption without further processing. Once processed and the preserving agent removed or neutralized, the finished product may be fully edible, but classification is based on the condition at importation.
FDA prior notice is required for all food imports, including provisionally preserved fruit. Importers should also verify that the specific preserving agent used is an approved food additive under FDA regulations and that residue levels fall within permitted limits. Working with a licensed customs broker and an FDA-registered importer of record is strongly recommended given the admissibility complexity.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 0812
Subheading 081210 · $449K of $503K
ImportsExports
Imports
$191KYoY · free account
Exports
$449KYoY · free account
Low of 10 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.2M of Cherries, Provisionally Preserved (Inedible as Imported) and exported $5.4M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0812100000 | Cherries, Provisionally Preserved, Inedible | $191K | 11.66% | 100.00% | $22K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0812100000 | Cherries, Provisionally Preserved, Inedible | $449K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Italy and Canada together take 72% of it.
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duty collected equals 11.66% of imports for consumption.