Pitted California Prunes from China
Pitted California prunes are seedless dried plums grown primarily in California's San Joaquin Valley, known for their rich flavor and soft texture after dehydration. They qualify under HTS 0813.20.20.10 as 'dried, whether or not pitted' prunes, explicitly including this pitted form of other prunes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.5%
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 lab analysis reports showing sulfur dioxide levels under FDA limits (under 2,000 ppm for dried fruits)
• Use ventilated bulk containers to prevent mold during transit; declare net weight excluding pits accurately