Fresh Friar Plums from China
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 — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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