No Sugar Added Pear Chunks in Pear Juice from Mexico
No sugar added pear chunks are preserved in pear juice from concentrate, packaged in 15 oz cans for diabetic-friendly diets. They are classified under tariff item 2008.40.90 as pears otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified, because they are not pulp or chips and the juice medium does not alter their classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
9.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product's Brix value is documented if the juice content is questioned, as this may affect classification
• Verify that the cans are under 1.4 kg for retail classification
• Provide ingredient lists to confirm no added sugar, which may be relevant for labelling compliance