Fresh Santa Rosa Plums from China
Santa Rosa plums feature red-purple skin and amber flesh with tangy-sweet flavor, a popular Japanese variety available in summer harvests. Classified under HTS 0809.40.4040 for fresh plums entered outside the December-May window. Intended for retail fresh market sales.
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
• Provide country-of-origin inspection reports verifying varietal purity and freedom from quarantine pests
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent moisture buildup and decay during ocean freight
• Monitor seasonal quotas if applicable; track HTS entry date precisely against calendar year