Steamed Whole Prunes
Whole prunes steamed then dried, under HTS 0813.20.20.90 for other prunes. This process yields softer texture while qualifying as simply dried fruit suitable for immediate consumption. Excludes pitted or standard classifications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If steaming was in preservative solution
Sulfur water or brine steaming makes them provisionally preserved under 0812.
If pitted after steaming
Post-processing pitting moves to dedicated pitted category.
If further cooked or candied
Any cooking beyond drying enters preserved fruit preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify steaming as a drying aid in documentation to differentiate from preserved goods
• Ensure steam treatment doesn't add moisture exceeding dried fruit thresholds
• Batch-test for microbial safety post-steaming per FDA guidelines
Related Products under HTS 0813.20.20.90
Pitted California Prunes
Dried prunes from California varieties with pits removed, classified under HTS 0813.20.20.90 as 'other' prunes not specified elsewhere. These are fully dehydrated plums suitable for snacking or baking, distinct from pitted prunes in 0813.20.2005. They meet the chapter's criteria for dried fruit processed beyond provisional preservation.
Whole Agen Prunes
Whole dried prunes from the French Agen plum variety, falling under HTS 0813.20.20.90 as 'other' prunes. These premium dried plums retain their pits and natural deep flavor, used in culinary applications. They are distinguished from standard pitted varieties by their regional origin and processing.
Turkish Dried Prunes
Dried prunes sourced from Turkish plum varieties, categorized in HTS 0813.20.20.90 as other prunes. These whole or halved dried fruits offer a tangy-sweet profile ideal for export markets. They exclude specific pitted classifications and are purely dehydrated without added substances.
Halved Denye Prunes
Halved dried prunes from Denye plum cultivars, under HTS 0813.20.20.90 for other prunes not otherwise specified. These are mechanically halved post-drying for easier use in baking and cereals. They remain as simple dried fruit without pitting or additives.
Organic Chilean Prunes
Certified organic dried prunes from Chilean orchards, classified in HTS 0813.20.20.90 as other prunes. Grown without synthetic pesticides and naturally sun-dried, these appeal to health-conscious markets. Meets statistical note requirements for certified organic reporting.
Bulk French Prune Halves
Halves of French prune plums dried in bulk, HTS 0813.20.20.90 other prunes. Ideal for industrial food manufacturing, these are unpitted halves packaged in large totes. Pure dried fruit without retail orientation.