Fresh Friar Plums from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare net weight excluding packing materials accurately to prevent duty underpayment penalties
• Obtain APHIS PPQ 587 permit for stone fruit imports from regulated countries
• Separate prune plums from dessert plums in manifests to avoid blending tariff lines