Dried Prunes

Chile is the leading US supplier of dried prunes, followed by Turkey and Argentina — a Southern Hemisphere and Mediterranean sourcing pattern that provides year-round availability to US food manufacturers and retail packers. The US schedule subdivides the heading into prunes soaked in brine and dried (0813201000), dried prunes whether or not pitted (0813202010), and a residual NESOI line (0813202090), making the processing method and pit status relevant at the 10-digit level. Moisture content and size-grade specifications (typically expressed in prunes per pound) are key commercial variables that affect pricing but do not alter classification. FDA Prior Notice and foreign facility registration apply to all shipments.