2008.60.00 - Cherries

This HTS category, 2008.60.00, specifically covers cherries that have been prepared or preserved. This includes a wide range of products where cherries are the primary ingredient, altered from their fresh state through methods such as canning, freezing, drying, or being packed in syrup or other preservatives. These preparations may also contain added sugar, other sweetening matters, or spirits, provided the cherries remain the predominant component.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. For instance, while other entries under 2008 cover prepared pineapples (2008.20.00), citrus fruit (2008.30), and pears (2008.40.00), this heading is exclusively dedicated to cherries. The classification hinges on the specific type of fruit being prepared; therefore, any preserved product where the primary fruit is not a cherry would fall under a different heading.

Within this classification, further distinctions are made to refine the classification. The subcategory "2008.60.00.20" addresses Maraschino cherries, which are typically preserved in a sugar syrup and often artificially colored and flavored. The residual "Other" designation within this heading encompasses all other prepared or preserved cherries that do not fit the specific criteria for Maraschino cherries, providing a comprehensive classification for various forms of preserved cherries.