Chapter 08 covers edible fruits and nuts, peels of citrus fruits or melons, including fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved products. This chapter does not include: non-edible nuts or fruits (such as oil-bearing fruits), roasted coffee substitutes, cocoa-containing foods, etc. The core characteristic is plant fruits and their processed products for human consumption (such as dried fruits, peels), but further processed products (such as jams, juices) are classified under Chapter 20. Heading 0813 covers dried fruits referred to in the Notes to this Chapter, including dried apricots, dried plums, dried apples, dried peaches, dried pears, dried papayas, dried tamarinds, etc., as well as mixtures of fruits or nuts listed in this heading. However, note: 0813 does not include fresh or chilled plums and sloes (classified under 0809), nor does it include further processed products (such as those preserved in sugar or cooked, classified under 2006 or 2008). Code 081320 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '08' represent Chapter 08: Edible fruits and nuts; peels of citrus fruits or melons. Digits 3-4 '13' represent heading 0813: Dried fruits not elsewhere specified or included in this Chapter. Digits 5-6 '20' represent subheading 081320: Dried plums and sloes. Among these, 'dried plums' typically refers to dried Japanese apricots (Prunus mume), while 'sloes' refers to the dried fruit of the European plum (Prunus domestica), i.e., dried prunes. This subheading only covers products that are simply dried (naturally sun-dried or artificially dehydrated) and not further processed; if pitted, ground into powder, or with added sugar, etc., the classification may change. Dried plums and sloes are simply dried fruits that have not undergone cooking, sugar preservation, or canning or other deep processing, conforming to the description of Chapter 08 and heading 0813. Adjacent codes such as 081310 (dried apricots) are distinguished by different varieties; 2008 (fruits preserved by other methods) applies to products that have been cooked, preserved in sugar, or with other ingredients added. Therefore, plums and sloes that are only dried, whether pitted or unpitted, should be classified under 081320.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'dried plums' or 'sloes', and indicate whether pitted. Production Method: Explain the drying method (sun-dried, oven-dried, etc.) and whether other treatments (such as cooking, sugar preservation) have been applied. State: Indicate whether pitted, whether crushed, whether mixed. Packaging Specifications: Declare the packaging type and net weight, such as 'plastic bag, 500 grams per bag'. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'. Ingredient Content: Declare the main ingredients (such as plum content, sloe content), whether sugar, preservatives, etc. are added. Country of Origin: Declare the country (region) of origin of the goods, affecting tariffs and trade agreement applicability. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Sloes (dried prunes) Production Method: Naturally sun-dried, unpitted, no sugar or other substances added State: Whole, uncrushed Packaging Specifications: 20 kg/carton, lined with food-grade plastic bags Brand: None Ingredient Content: Prunes 100% Country of Origin: United States HS Code: 0813200000 Mistakenly classifying pitted sloes under 081320; actually pitting does not affect classification, but if ground into powder, it may be classified under 1106. Dried plums with added sugar or preserved in sugar should be classified under 2008, not 081320; ingredients need to be carefully checked. Mistakenly classifying 'huamei' (candied plums) under 081320; huamei is typically sugar-preserved and should be classified under 2008. Neglecting country of origin declaration, resulting in inability to apply free trade agreement rates or triggering anti-dumping investigations.

The core classification criteria are: whether the product is a dried fruit as described in Chapter 08, and has only undergone drying treatment, without cooking, sugar preservation, canning or other deep processing. Heading 0813 explicitly includes dried plums and sloes, and subheading 081320 specifically refers to this variety. If the product is pitted or sliced but still a dried fruit, it is still classified under this subheading; if sugar, honey or other substances are added, it exceeds the scope of 0813 and should be classified under Chapter 20. It is also necessary to confirm that it is not a fresh or chilled fruit of 0809. 0809 Fresh or chilled plums and sloes: 0809 is fresh or chilled plums and sloes, not dried; 081320 is dried, the processing states are different. 081310 Dried apricots: 081310 is dried apricots, a different variety; 081320 is dried plums and sloes, distinguished by fruit type. 2008 Fruits, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved: 2008 includes fruits that have been cooked, preserved in sugar, with added sugar or other preservation methods, while 081320 is limited to simply dried. 1106 Flour, meal and powder of fruits or nuts: 1106 is powder ground from dried fruits; if sloes are ground into powder, they are classified under 1106, not 081320. Is it only dried, with no sugar or other substances added? Does it belong to the plum or sloe variety, rather than other fruits? Is it pitted or sliced? Does not affect classification, but must be declared. Is it for human consumption, rather than oil extraction or medicinal use? Is the country of origin accurate, and does it involve anti-dumping?

What is the difference between dried plums and sloes? Are they both classified under HS code 081320? Dried plums typically refer to the dried product of Japanese apricots (Prunus mume), while sloes refer to the dried product of European plums (Prunus domestica), i.e., dried prunes. Both belong to subheading 081320, but the specific variety must be indicated during declaration for customs statistics and supervision. Can pitted sloes still be classified under 081320? Yes. Pitting only changes the physical state, not the essential nature of the product; it remains a simply dried fruit, thus classified under 081320. However, if pitted and then ground into powder, it is classified under 1106. What code should dried plums with added sugar be classified under? Dried plums with added sugar are sugar-preserved fruits, exceeding the scope of 0813, and should be classified under 2008 (fruits preserved by other methods). If sugar-preserved and made into candied fruit, they are also classified under 2008. How to check the import tariff rate for 081320? You can visit the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the customs commodity code query system, enter 0813200000, and check the MFN rate, general rate, and VAT rate. Note that rates are subject to adjustment; refer to the latest announcements. What inspection and quarantine procedures are required for importing sloes? It is necessary to confirm whether the country of origin is on the access list and apply for an animal and plant quarantine permit. When importing, you need to provide certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, contract, invoice, packing list, etc. Customs may conduct inspection and sampling testing. How to distinguish between 081320 and 081310 during declaration? 081310 is dried apricots, 081320 is dried plums and sloes. The fruit type must be accurately described during declaration to avoid misreporting dried apricots as sloes. Customs may identify through shape, color, taste, etc. What code applies to cross-border e-commerce retail imports of sloes? 0813200000 also applies, but cross-border e-commerce retail imports have specific tax policies and must be declared through cross-border e-commerce platforms, and comply with the positive list requirements. For details, consult the cross-border e-commerce retail import commodity list. If the sloes are organic products, will the classification change? No. Organic certification does not affect HS code classification; they are still classified under 081320. However, organic certificates must be provided during declaration to enjoy relevant preferences or meet specific market requirements.