California Brine-Soaked Dried Prunes from China
Sourced from California's prune orchards, these prunes are brine-soaked for flavor infusion and preservation, then dried to maintain plumpness for export and retail. This fits HTS 0813.20.10.00 for prunes specifically 'soaked in brine and dried,' ensuring they are provisionally preserved per chapter guidelines. Not intended for immediate fresh consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include grower/packer certifications to trace brine treatment origin, aiding in country-of-origin determinations
• Avoid common pitfall of loose packing; use food-grade cartons to prevent damage claims
• Declare accurately to evade anti-dumping duties if applicable to certain prune origins