Canned Purple Plums in Light Syrup from Japan
Whole purple plums preserved in light sugar syrup, packed in tin cans for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2008.99.60.00 as prepared plums not elsewhere specified, including prune plums and sloes, with added sweetening matter.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify sugar content declaration as it affects classification; exceeding certain levels may shift to other subheadings
• Provide commercial invoice detailing fruit type, processing method, and net weight to prevent misclassification as mixtures
• Ensure cans meet FDA food contact standards; common pitfall is inadequate labeling for drained weight