Fresh Prune Plums from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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