Fresh Santa Rosa Plums from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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