Brine-Soaked and Dried French Prunes
French prunes, typically from the Prunus domestica variety, undergo brine soaking to rehydrate and preserve before controlled drying, yielding tender prunes ideal for baking and cooking. They are classified under tariff item 0813.20.00 as dried prunes, as the brine treatment is for preservation and the final product is dried.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the prunes are only provisionally preserved in brine and not suitable for immediate consumption
Chapter Note 4 excludes such products from heading 08.13.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the prunes are not in a state unsuitable for immediate consumption, which would exclude them from heading 08.13
• Declare the total weight including packaging, as per Supplementary Note 1
• Verify that any additives like vegetable oil or glucose syrup do not alter the dried character
Related Products under Tariff item 0813.20.00
Brine-Plumped and Oven-Dried Prunes
These prunes are soaked in a salt brine solution to plump and preserve the fruit, then oven-dried to a moist consistency suitable for long-term storage and culinary use. They are classified under tariff item 0813.20.00 as dried prunes, as the brine treatment is for preservation and the final product retains the character of dried fruit.
Brine-Soaked and Dried Agen Prunes
Agen prunes are a premium French variety of plums that are soaked in brine to plump them up before being dried, resulting in soft, moist prunes with enhanced flavor and extended shelf life. They fall under tariff item 0813.20.00 as dried prunes, since the brine treatment is for preservation and the final product is suitable for immediate consumption.
Bulk French Prune Halves
Bulk French prune halves are halves of French prune plums dried in bulk, packaged in large totes for industrial food manufacturing. They are classified under tariff item 0813.20.00 as dried prunes, whether or not pitted.
Bulk Prune Segments
Prunes cut into uniform segments for bulk commercial sale, processed for smoothie blends and health food bars without reconstitution. They are classified under tariff item 0813.20.00 as dried prunes, as cutting does not alter their character as dried fruit.
Bulk Unpitted French Pruneaux d'Ente
Bulk unpitted French Pruneaux d'Ente are traditional dried plums from southwest France, air-dried for bulk industrial use in baking and confectionery. They are classified under tariff item 0813.20.00 as dried prunes, whether or not pitted.
California Brine-Soaked Dried Prunes
Sourced from California's prune orchards, these prunes are brine-soaked for flavor infusion and preservation, then dried to maintain plumpness for export and retail. They fall under tariff item 0813.20.00 as dried prunes, as the brine treatment is for preservation and the final product is dried.