Korean Asian Pears (Pyrus pyrifolia)

Large, russet-colored Korean-grown Asian pears (Pyrus pyrifolia), harvested for April-June US market. Classified 0808.30.20.35 due to species and precise seasonal entry requirements.

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.

0808.30Same rate: 35%

If entered November-December

Different seasonal window for certain pear imports has separate tariff line.

0709.99Lower: 30% vs 35%

If bulk refrigerated shipping confusion

May be initially classified as 'other vegetables' without proper fruit documentation.

2008.97Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If juiced or pureed preparations

Any juice extraction or processing shifts to prepared fruit Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Korean pears require specific APHIS cold treatment protocol documentation

Declare country of origin clearly; transshipped pears need continuous cold chain proof

Avoid wax coating; treated fruit disqualifies from fresh classification