Bartlett Pears

Fresh Bartlett pears (Pyrus communis), a popular European pear variety known for its juicy, sweet flesh and yellow-green skin when ripe. These pears are entered during the April-June period and classified under HTS 0808.30.20.45 as 'other' fresh pears not specified elsewhere in the subheading.

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 entered July 1 to March 31

Pears entered outside the April-June window fall under the off-season subheading with potentially different duty rates.

0812.90.90Same rate: 35%

If treated with preservatives like sulfur dioxide

Preservation treatments for transport make them unsuitable for immediate consumption, moving to Chapter 81 fruit provisions.

0808.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If actually apples rather than pears

Misidentified fruit would classify under the apples heading based on botanical variety.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify entry date falls within April 1-June 30 to qualify for this rate; provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country

Inspect for ripeness to ensure 'fresh' status, as overripe fruit may shift to processed categories

Label variety accurately to prevent reclassification