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U.S. imports of fresh plums, prune plums, and sloes (HS 080940) totaled $10.4M in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Fresh Plums, Prune Plums, and Sloes paid $1.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $10.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh Plums, Prune Plums, and Sloes imports of $10.4M in April 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $13.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPlums, prune plums, and sloes are grouped under a single heading with two active 10-digit lines: a general line (0809400000) and a seasonal line (0809402000) covering entries from January 1 through May 31 — the Northern Hemisphere off-season when Southern Hemisphere fruit dominates supply. Chile is the leading US import source, followed by South Africa and Argentina, reflecting the Southern Hemisphere's role in counter-seasonal supply. Sloes, a wild European plum used primarily in spirits production, are commercially minor in US import trade but share this classification. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements apply; consult a licensed customs broker regarding admissibility.
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No — sloes (Prunus spinosa) are classified together with plums and prune plums under heading 080940 and share the same 10-digit lines. There is no separate US tariff line for sloes. Because sloes are rarely imported fresh in commercial quantities, most trade activity under this heading involves plums and prune plums from Southern Hemisphere origins.
Entries of fresh plums and prune plums made between January 1 and May 31 are classified under 0809402000, which may carry a different duty rate than the general line (0809400000) used for entries at other times of year. Importers should confirm the applicable rate for their specific entry date with a licensed customs broker, as the seasonal structure is designed to reflect domestic production cycles.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHILE | $7.9M | -- | -$7.9M |
| SOUTH AFRICA | $2.4M | -- | -$2.4M |
| CANADA | -- | $879K | +$879K |
| EL SALVADOR | $70K | -- | -$70K |
| MEXICO | -- | $64K | +$64K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0809402000 | PLUMS (INC PRUNE PLUMS)& SLOES, FRSH, ENT 1/1-5/31 | $10.4M | 9.93% | $1.0M |
PLUMS (INC PRUNE PLUMS)& SLOES, FRSH, ENT 1/1-5/31
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0809400000 | PLUMS, PRUNE PLUMS AND SLOES, FRESH | $959K |
PLUMS, PRUNE PLUMS AND SLOES, FRESH
357.5K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $5.8M | $23K | -$5.8M |
| Pennsylvania | $2.5M | $46K | -$2.5M |
| California | $1.1M | $748K | -$382K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $7.2M | -- | -$7.2M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $654K | -- | -$654K |