Red Anjou Pears
Fresh Red Anjou pears feature crimson blushed skin over the classic Anjou shape and flavor profile, entered under tariff item 0808.30.99 as other pears. The color mutation provides visual appeal while maintaining identical classification as fresh pears outside the seasonal quota period.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pears are for processing
This item covers pears for processing, which is a different classification.
If imported during a specified seasonal period
This item applies to pears imported during a period set by order, which may have different duty rates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pears are fresh and not for processing
• Check the import date against seasonal orders
• Ensure proper documentation and phytosanitary certificates
Related Products under Tariff item 0808.30.99
Certified Organic Asian Pears
Fresh Asian (Nashi) pears grown organically and certified, entered fresh outside quota season. Tariff item 0808.30.99 applies to these organic pears regardless of variety, as long as entered 'at any other time', making it the correct classification for non-seasonal organic imports.
Certified Organic D'Anjou Pears
Red or green D'Anjou pears certified organic under approved standards, fresh import outside quota. Tariff item 0808.30.99 is reserved for certified organic pears entered at other times, making it the appropriate classification for these non-seasonal organic imports.
Chojuro Asian Pears
Chojuro pears feature bronze-russet skin and firm, fine-grained flesh with rich, nutty Asian pear flavor (Pyrus pyrifolia). Tariff item 0808.30.99 applies to fresh imports entered outside the designated summer peak season, as they are not for processing and not subject to seasonal items.
D'Anjou Green Pears
Fresh green D'Anjou pears, the classic supermarket pear variety with sweet, juicy flesh, are classified under tariff item 0808.30.99 for entries at any other time. They maintain green color when ripe, ideal for year-round availability outside the seasonal quota period.
Fresh Anjou Pears
Fresh Anjou pears (Pyrus communis 'Anjou') are green-skinned pears with a sweet, juicy flesh, harvested and entered into Canada outside the December 1 to May 31 quota period. They fall under tariff item 0808.30.99 as fresh pears not otherwise specified, since they are not for processing and are not subject to the seasonal tariff items.
Fresh Asian Pears (Nashi)
Fresh Asian pears (Pyrus pyrifolia, also known as Nashi or apple pears) have a crisp, apple-like texture and round shape, entered fresh outside quota. They are classified as fresh pears under tariff item 0808.30.99 for non-quota imports, as they do not fall under the seasonal or processing items.