Fresh Prune Plums from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Label as 'prune plums' distinctly from dessert plums to avoid reclassification during customs exam
• Ensure compliance with FDA import alerts for stone fruit pests; include fumigation certificates
• Monitor quota allocations if applicable during high-volume winter import periods