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HSChapter 08
Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus and related tart varieties) are classified separately from sweet cherries under the US tariff schedule and enter under a single line (0809210000). Chile is the recorded primary US import source, supplying the market during the Northern Hemisphere off-season. Sour cherries are used heavily in food processing — pie fillings, preserves, and juice — so importers often coordinate shipments with processor demand cycles rather than retail windows. Fresh sour cherry imports require USDA APHIS phytosanitary clearance; consult a licensed customs broker regarding admissibility requirements.
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The distinction between sour cherries (0809210000) and other cherries (0809290000 series) is based on botanical variety — primarily Prunus cerasus for sour types versus Prunus avium for sweet types. Commercial invoices and phytosanitary certificates should clearly state the variety or species. If documentation is ambiguous, CBP may request additional evidence or reclassify the shipment.
The bulk of fresh sour cherry imports are directed toward food processors — canneries, pie filling manufacturers, and juice producers — rather than retail fresh markets. This processing-sector demand means import volumes tend to track processor contract cycles and can be highly concentrated in specific seasonal windows aligned with production schedules.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $149K | +$149K |
| CANADA | -- | $4K | +$4K |
| BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| CHILE | -- | -- | -- |
| ARUBA | -- | -- | -- |
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Monthly import values over time