Dried Prune Plums in Resealable Pouch from Japan
Pitted prune plums dried with minimal added sugar, packaged in retail pouches. Classified under HTS 2008.99.60.00 for preserved plums including prune plums, as they are otherwise prepared fruit not fitting other specific categories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label moisture content accurately; high moisture may reclassify as glacé or crystallized fruit
• Include Certificate of Analysis for sulfites if used in drying process to meet FDA requirements
• Avoid selling as 'dried fruit mix' without specifying plums to prevent mixture subheading errors