Fresh Methley Plums from China
Methley plums are small, dark red Japanese plums with juicy, mild-flavored flesh, early-season crop. Classified HTS 0809.40.4040 for fresh entry any other time than Dec-May. Popular for fresh eating and local markets.
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
• Verify varietal name in commercial invoice; generics may face higher scrutiny
• Use ethylene absorbers in packaging to extend shelf life post-import
• Monitor for brown rot; reject lots with >2% incidence at port