Fresh Black Plums
Fresh black plums (Prunus domestica) imported during the January to May period, typically harvested from Southern Hemisphere countries like Chile or South Africa. These plums are firm, juicy stone fruits with dark purple skin, classified under HTS 0809.40.20.00 due to the seasonal entry restriction for off-season imports.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered June 1 to December 31
Same fresh plums but imported in peak domestic season face different tariff treatment.
If provisionally preserved in sulfur solution
Treatment for transport preservation moves fruit from fresh (Chapter 08 heading 0809) to preserved fruit (heading 0812).
If dried without sugar coating
Drying changes classification from fresh fruit to dehydrated vegetables/fruits under Chapter 07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry date falls between January 1-May 31 to qualify for this tariff line; summer imports shift to 0809.40.40.00
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status and cold treatment if required by APHIS regulations
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as cherries (0809.29) which have different seasonal rates
Related Products under HTS 0809.40.20.00
Fresh Prune Plums
Fresh prune plums (Prunus domestica subsp. domestica), small elongated purple plums ideal for drying, entered January-May from Peru or Chile. These remain fresh and suitable for immediate consumption, falling under HTS 0809.40.20.00 for winter-season imports.
Fresh Italian Prune Plums
Fresh Italian prune plums, a premium variety with freestone pits and high sugar content, imported during winter months from Chile. Classified under HTS 0809.40.20.00 as fresh plums entered January-May, before domestic prune plum harvest.
Fresh Santa Rosa Plums
Fresh Santa Rosa plums, a popular Japanese plum variety with red-purple skin and yellow flesh, sourced from Southern Hemisphere during U.S. winter. HTS 0809.40.20.00 applies to these January-May entries of fresh plums including prune varieties.
Fresh Friar Plums
Fresh Friar plums, large black-skinned plums with sweet crimson flesh, imported from Chile during January-May for U.S. markets. These premium fresh plums qualify for HTS 0809.40.20.00 due to off-season entry timing.
Fresh Damson Plums
Fresh Damson plums, small tangy blue-black plums used for cooking and preserves, imported January-May from New Zealand. Classified as fresh plums under HTS 0809.40.20.00 for winter season market supply.