Chopped Prunes for Baking
Pre-chopped dried prunes designed for commercial baking, lightly steamed then chopped for easy incorporation into muffins and breads. They fall under tariff item 0813.20.00 as dried prunes, as the steaming and chopping do not change their dried character.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the prunes are fully dried and not partially rehydrated beyond the limits of Chapter Note 3
• Declare the total weight including packaging, as per Supplementary Note 1
• Verify that any steaming does not make them unsuitable for immediate consumption
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.
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.
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.
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.
D'Agen Brine and Air-Dried Prunes
Premium D'Agen prunes are immersed in brine to enhance moisture retention and taste, followed by air-drying for a natural finish used in gourmet applications. 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.