Fresh Black Splendor Plums from China
Black Splendor plums are large, dark purple stone fruits with sweet, juicy flesh, harvested during the summer season outside the December-May entry period. They fall under HTS 0809.40.4040 as fresh plums entered at any other time, typically June through November. These plums are sold for fresh consumption in grocery stores.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming fruits are free from pests like plum curculio and Mediterranean fruit fly
• Declare entry timing accurately; misclassification as 'entered during Dec-May' (0809.40.4020) can lead to penalties
• Refrigerate during transit at 0-1°C to maintain freshness; inspect for bruises to avoid rejection