Certified Organic Comice Pears from Japan
Premium fresh Comice pears (Pyrus communis 'Comice'), certified organic per statistical notes, imported April 1-June 30. This HTS code captures their organic status and seasonal timing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include organic certificate with commercial invoice; digital copies accepted via ACE
• Size grade pears uniformly (144/152 count) to meet retail standards and avoid disputes
• Declare country of growth accurately; mixed-origin shipments require segregation