0809.40.20.00 - If entered during the period from January 1 to May 31, inclusive, in any year

This HTS classification covers fresh plums (including prune plums) and sloes that are imported into the United States specifically during the period from January 1st to May 31st, inclusive, of any given year. These fruits are fresh and have not undergone any significant processing such as drying, freezing, or canning. The classification is limited to these specific types of stone fruits and their timing of entry is a critical determinant for classification.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling classification, 0809.40.40.00. While both cover fresh plums (including prune plums) and sloes, the defining characteristic for this particular code is the temporal aspect of their importation. If the same fresh plums, prune plums, or sloes are entered at any time *outside* of the January 1st to May 31st window, they would fall under the sibling category.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this specific classification. Therefore, classification is solely based on the identification of the product as fresh plums, prune plums, or sloes, and confirmation that their entry occurred within the designated six-month period. The absence of subcategories signifies that further breakdown by variety, size, or packing method is not required at this level of the tariff schedule for these specific seasonal imports.