Fresh Italian Prune Plums from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use precise varietal naming in commercial invoices to match HTS description and avoid valuation disputes
• Comply with USDA cold storage requirements (typically 0-1°C) documented in shipping manifests
• Watch for misclassification as sloes (0809.49) which have different seasonal treatment