Bartlett Pears from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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