Certified Organic Bosc Pears

Fresh Bosc pears (Pyrus communis 'Bosc'), certified organic and imported April through June. Classified under HTS 0808.30.20.15 for seasonally entered organic pears meeting chapter fresh fruit criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0808.30.40Same rate: 35%

If non-organic pears same season

Lack of certified organic status shifts to conventional pear classification.

0808.30.20Same rate: 35%

If July-March entry period

Off-season organic imports use this code despite same organic certification.

0709.60.20Same rate: 35%

If imported as quinces

Quince fruit (Cydonia oblonga) shares chapter but separate heading from pears.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide transaction records proving organic farming practices from certified growers

Label cartons clearly as 'certified organic' with certification number visible for CBP inspection

Monitor for common mold issues in pears; cold chain documentation prevents rejection