California Brine-Soaked Dried Prunes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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