Fresh Friar Plums from Canada
Friar plums are medium-large black plums with firm, sweet red flesh, a late-season variety ripening in late summer. Entered under HTS 0809.40.4040 as fresh plums outside the winter period. Marketed for fresh consumption in produce sections.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden crates for bulk shipping to avoid fumigation delays
• Document harvest date to support 'fresh' status; overripe fruit risks downgrade
• Check bilateral agreements (e.g
• Chile-US) for reduced duties or inspections