Chilean Pitted Prunes from Japan
Chilean pitted prunes are dried Stanley plums from South America, pitted for export and known for their large size and mild sweetness. Classified under HTS 0813.20.20.10 for dried prunes, explicitly including pitted varieties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Southern imports peak Dec-Mar; time shipments to avoid peak season surcharges
• Comply with Chile-US FTA rules of origin for preferential duty rates
• Declare varietal accurately—'Stanley' prunes avoid confusion with apricots