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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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